Hours after Liz Truss became the new British Prime Minister, US President Joe Biden, in a telephone conversation, congratulated her on the victory. Both leaders pledged to strengthen the ties&nbsp;between their nations&nbsp;as they stand against Russia together.

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I look forward to deepening the special relationship between our countries and working in close cooperation on global challenges, including continued support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression.
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This evening I spoke with <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> about working together as leaders of free democracies to tackle shared challenges – particularly the economic problems caused by Putin’s war. 
 
We will build on UK-US links, furthering our defence alliance through NATO and AUKUS. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/gVny895ljj">pic.twitter.com/gVny895ljj</a>
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Biden and Truss talked about strengthening the relationship between both countries, cooperating on NATO and the US-Australia-UK agreement.

The White House, in a statement, said that both the leaders in the call focused on sustaining energy resources, challenges posed by China, deterring Iran from gaining nuclear weapons, reaching a negotiated agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, and helping Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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The former UK prime minister Boris Johnson got along well with Biden. The same is expected with Truss, but the only obstacle could be regarding "Northern Ireland".

The UK's new PM, being a member of parliament, had presented legislation to repeal the Northern Ireland Protocol, a part of Britain’s withdrawal agreement from the European Union.

However, US President Joe Biden has insisted that Britain take no action that may damage 25 years of peace in Northern Ireland, AFP reported.

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The White House statement said both leaders "discussed their shared commitment to protecting the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the importance of reaching a negotiated agreement with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol," Reuters reported.

Despite tensions between then-President Donald Trump and then-Prime Minister Theresa May, both Truss and Biden claimed that the US-UK special relationship has remained strong in recent years.&nbsp;

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Hours after Liz Truss became the new British Prime Minister, US President Joe Biden, in a telephone conversation, congratulated her on the victory. Both leaders pledged to strengthen the ties between their nations as they stand against Russia together.

Hours after Liz Truss became the new British Prime Minister, US President Joe Biden, in a telephone conversation, congratulated her on the victory. Both leaders pledged to strengthen the ties between their nations as they stand against Russia together. Congratulations to Prime Minister Liz Truss. I look forward to deepening the special relationship between our countries and working in close cooperation on global challenges, including continued support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian aggression. — President Biden (@POTUS) September 6, 2022 × This evening I spoke with @POTUS about working together as leaders of free democracies to tackle shared challenges – particularly the economic problems caused by Putin’s war. We will build on UK-US links, furthering our defence alliance through NATO and AUKUS. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gVny895ljj — Liz Truss (@trussliz) September 6, 2022 × Biden and Truss talked about strengthening the relationship between both countries, cooperating on NATO and the US-Australia-UK agreement. The White House, in a statement, said that both the leaders in the call focused on sustaining energy resources, challenges posed by China, deterring Iran from gaining nuclear weapons, reaching a negotiated agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, and helping Ukraine in its war against Russia. Also read | Liz Truss's Cabinet is UK’s first with no white man in top jobs The former UK prime minister Boris Johnson got along well with Biden. The same is expected with Truss, but the only obstacle could be regarding "Northern Ireland". The UK's new PM, being a member of parliament, had presented legislation to repeal the Northern Ireland Protocol, a part of Britain’s withdrawal agreement from the European Union. However, US President Joe Biden has insisted that Britain take no action that may damage 25 years of peace in Northern Ireland, AFP reported. Also read | Explained: The political journey of Liz Truss to 10 Downing Street The White House statement said both leaders "discussed their shared commitment to protecting the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the importance of reaching a negotiated agreement with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol," Reuters reported. Despite tensions between then-President Donald Trump and then-Prime Minister Theresa May, both Truss and Biden claimed that the US-UK special relationship has remained strong in recent years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New PM Truss & Joe Biden discuss Ukrainian war, China, energy crisis & Northern Ireland in first call

In her first speech as the UK’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, pledged to handle the energy issues brought on by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In other news, as per reports, documents found by the FBI at the Florida home of former US president Donald Trump reveal military defences and nuclear capabilities of a foreign nation. Finally, the UN secretary-general demanded a demilitarised zone be established around the Zaporizhzhia power plant.

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Truss is expected to announce plans to freeze energy bills at about £2,500 a year until 2024 on Thursday.

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The report, however, did not name the country the document detailed. Trump's Mar-a-Lago home also serves as a private club, and it is unclear where in the residence was the highly sensitive material found.

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&nbsp;A number of world leaders have already expressed their concern regarding the possible radiation leak that can happen due to the constant shelling from both sides and on Tuesday, UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, joined the list.&nbsp;

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In her first speech as the UK’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, pledged to handle the energy issues brought on by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In other news, as per reports, documents found by the FBI at the Florida home of former US president Donald Trump reveal military defences and nuclear capabilities of a foreign nation.

In her first speech as the UK’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, pledged to handle the energy issues brought on by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In other news, as per reports, documents found by the FBI at the Florida home of former US president Donald Trump reveal military defences and nuclear capabilities of a foreign nation. Finally, the UN secretary-general demanded a demilitarised zone be established around the Zaporizhzhia power plant. Click on the headlines to read more: New UK PM Liz Truss promises to fix the energy crisis and rebuild the economy Truss is expected to announce plans to freeze energy bills at about £2,500 a year until 2024 on Thursday. FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid revealed intel on a foreign government's nuclear readiness: Report The report, however, did not name the country the document detailed. Trump's Mar-a-Lago home also serves as a private club, and it is unclear where in the residence was the highly sensitive material found. UN secretary general calls for demilitarisation zone around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant A number of world leaders have already expressed their concern regarding the possible radiation leak that can happen due to the constant shelling from both sides and on Tuesday, UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, joined the list. Watch | New UK PM Liz Truss unveils her top team; first cabinet without white man in top jobs Watch | European Commissions proposes new visa rules for Russians

Morning news brief: Truss promises to fix energy crisis, UN calls for demilitarisation zone, and more

The EU has called on the new British prime minister, Liz Truss, to have a broader view of Britain's relationship with Europe while urging her to respect the Brexit agreement.

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, tweeted her congratulations and mentioned shared challenges like climate change and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. von der Leyen is anticipated to call Truss in the coming days.

She said: “I look forward to a constructive relationship, in full respect of our agreements.”

Maroš Šefčovič, the EU’s top official in charge of relations with the UK, said a positive relationship between the two was of great strategic importance. “I stand ready to work intensively and constructively with my new UK interlocutor to foster such a partnership, in full respect of our agreements,” The Guardian reported.&nbsp;

A few weeks after Truss told Tory members at a hustings event in August that she was unsure whether he was "friend or foe," the French president, Emmanuel Macron, praised Truss and said that "the British nation is our ally."

“Congratulations to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-liz-truss-snubs-rishi-sunak-avoids-handshake-at-tory-leadership-results-announcement-513285">Liz Truss</a> on her election,” Macron tweeted. “The British people are our friends, the British nation is our <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liz-truss-wins-to-become-uks-15th-prime-minister-under-queen-elizabeth-ii-a-look-at-her-predecessors-513214">ally</a>. Let us continue working together to defend our shared interests.”

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Behind the scenes, EU officials are not optimistic that their relationship will improve with Truss, the author of a measure that would nullify important provisions of the Northern Ireland protocol and possibly ignite a trade conflict.

The hope on this side is for things to get better and for there to be a more positive relationship, but no one is holding their breath, according to an EU ambassador.

The diplomat opined that Truss's reliance on euroskeptic Conservative parliamentary party members did not augur well for her capacity to reach agreements.

They added: “Looking at where Liz Truss got her support I don’t really expect her to have that much room for manoeuvre. But I would gladly be proved wrong.”

Once in position at No. 10, sources anticipate that Truss will approach EU ties differently.

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“Obviously the reservations that were there beforehand remain given that she was the foreign secretary that brought through the [Northern Ireland] bill before the summer,” one EU diplomat said. “From an EU perspective, there is always a window of opportunity with the new prime minister, because the EU will be open to talks and negotiations.”

When <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liz-truss-becomes-new-uk-prime-minister-what-are-the-challenges-in-store-for-her-513144">Truss</a> is invited to attend a summit of European leaders in October, her willingness to cooperate with the EU will be put to the test. Truss will become prime minister on Tuesday. She will be asked to speak about the establishment of the European Political Community, a pan-European organisation tasked with fostering security and other ties between the European nations.

In Moscow, Truss is best known for her meeting with Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, in February. Lavrov expressed displeasure with her contributions, calling them "simply slogans yelled from the tribunes."

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The EU has called on the new British prime minister, Liz Truss, to have a broader view of Britain's relationship with Europe while urging her to respect the Brexit agreement.

The EU has called on the new British prime minister, Liz Truss, to have a broader view of Britain's relationship with Europe while urging her to respect the Brexit agreement. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, tweeted her congratulations and mentioned shared challenges like climate change and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. von der Leyen is anticipated to call Truss in the coming days. She said: “I look forward to a constructive relationship, in full respect of our agreements.” Maroš Šefčovič, the EU’s top official in charge of relations with the UK, said a positive relationship between the two was of great strategic importance. “I stand ready to work intensively and constructively with my new UK interlocutor to foster such a partnership, in full respect of our agreements,” The Guardian reported. A few weeks after Truss told Tory members at a hustings event in August that she was unsure whether he was "friend or foe," the French president, Emmanuel Macron, praised Truss and said that "the British nation is our ally." “Congratulations to Liz Truss on her election,” Macron tweeted. “The British people are our friends, the British nation is our ally. Let us continue working together to defend our shared interests.” Also read | Priti Patel resigns as UK Home Secretary, to be replaced by another Indian-origin MP Behind the scenes, EU officials are not optimistic that their relationship will improve with Truss, the author of a measure that would nullify important provisions of the Northern Ireland protocol and possibly ignite a trade conflict. The hope on this side is for things to get better and for there to be a more positive relationship, but no one is holding their breath, according to an EU ambassador. The diplomat opined that Truss's reliance on euroskeptic Conservative parliamentary party members did not augur well for her capacity to reach agreements. They added: “Looking at where Liz Truss got her support I don’t really expect her to have that much room for manoeuvre. But I would gladly be proved wrong.” Once in position at No. 10, sources anticipate that Truss will approach EU ties differently. Also read | What does Liz Truss's victory mean for UK-India ties? “Obviously the reservations that were there beforehand remain given that she was the foreign secretary that brought through the [Northern Ireland] bill before the summer,” one EU diplomat said. “From an EU perspective, there is always a window of opportunity with the new prime minister, because the EU will be open to talks and negotiations.” When Truss is invited to attend a summit of European leaders in October, her willingness to cooperate with the EU will be put to the test. Truss will become prime minister on Tuesday. She will be asked to speak about the establishment of the European Political Community, a pan-European organisation tasked with fostering security and other ties between the European nations. In Moscow, Truss is best known for her meeting with Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, in February. Lavrov expressed displeasure with her contributions, calling them "simply slogans yelled from the tribunes." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

EU urges Liz Truss to adhere to the Brexit deal

Liz Truss won the conservative party leadership election by a margin of around 20,000 votes. The former Foreign Secretary will be the United Kingdom's third female Prime Minister and the 15th under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

As per an AFP report, the monarch is expected to ask Truss to form a government on Tuesday after Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation.

Queen Elizabeth II took over the British throne in 1952, and during her 70 years of reign, fifteen leaders have resided in 10 Downing Street.

Here is a list of the fifteen UK Prime Ministers that have governed the United Kingdom alongside the current British monarch:

1. Winston Churchill (Conservative, 1951-55)

2. Anthony Eden (Conservative, 1955-57)

3. Harold Macmillan (Conservative, 1957-63)

4. Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative, 1963-64)

5. Harold Wilson (Labour, 1964-70 and 1974-76)

6. Edward Heath (Conservative, 1970-74)

7. James Callaghan (Labour, 1976-79)

8. Margaret Thatcher (Conservative, 1979-90)

9. John Major (Conservative, 1990-97)

10. Tony Blair (Labour, 1997-2007)

11. Gordon Brown (Labour, 2007-10)

12. David Cameron (Conservative, 2010-16)

13. Theresa May (Conservative, 2016-19)

14. Boris Johnson (Conservative, 2019-22) &nbsp;

15. Liz Truss (PM-elect)

As per a Reuters report, a palace representative announced last week that due to mobility concerns, the queen would appoint Britain's new prime minister at her Scottish estate of Balmoral Castle rather than at Buckingham Palace in London.

She will not attend the Braemar Highland Gathering in Scotland. This will be the first time she has missed the gathering since ascending to the throne 70 years ago.

The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II is the world's longest-reigning living monarch. She ascended to the throne at the age of 25 after the death of her father George VI.

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Liz Truss won the conservative party leadership election by a margin of around 20,000 votes. The former Foreign Secretary will be the United Kingdom's third female Prime Minister and the 15th under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Liz Truss won the conservative party leadership election by a margin of around 20,000 votes. The former Foreign Secretary will be the United Kingdom's third female Prime Minister and the 15th under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As per an AFP report, the monarch is expected to ask Truss to form a government on Tuesday after Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation. Queen Elizabeth II took over the British throne in 1952, and during her 70 years of reign, fifteen leaders have resided in 10 Downing Street. Here is a list of the fifteen UK Prime Ministers that have governed the United Kingdom alongside the current British monarch: 1. Winston Churchill (Conservative, 1951-55) 2. Anthony Eden (Conservative, 1955-57) 3. Harold Macmillan (Conservative, 1957-63) 4. Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative, 1963-64) 5. Harold Wilson (Labour, 1964-70 and 1974-76) 6. Edward Heath (Conservative, 1970-74) 7. James Callaghan (Labour, 1976-79) 8. Margaret Thatcher (Conservative, 1979-90) 9. John Major (Conservative, 1990-97) 10. Tony Blair (Labour, 1997-2007) 11. Gordon Brown (Labour, 2007-10) 12. David Cameron (Conservative, 2010-16) 13. Theresa May (Conservative, 2016-19) 14. Boris Johnson (Conservative, 2019-22) 15. Liz Truss (PM-elect) As per a Reuters report, a palace representative announced last week that due to mobility concerns, the queen would appoint Britain's new prime minister at her Scottish estate of Balmoral Castle rather than at Buckingham Palace in London. She will not attend the Braemar Highland Gathering in Scotland. This will be the first time she has missed the gathering since ascending to the throne 70 years ago. The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II is the world's longest-reigning living monarch. She ascended to the throne at the age of 25 after the death of her father George VI. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Liz Truss wins to become UK's 15th Prime Minister under Queen Elizabeth II. A look at her predecessors

The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Liz Truss defeated rival Rishi Sunak to be named the new British prime minister on Monday (September 5). She succeeds Boris Johnson who was forced out following a string of controversies.

The United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Liz Truss defeated rival Rishi Sunak to be named the new British prime minister on Monday (September 5). She succeeds Boris Johnson who was forced out following a string of controversies. After the result was announced, Truss said, "We need to show that we will deliver over the next two years. I will deliver a bold plan to cut taxes and grow our economy." "I will deliver on the energy crisis, dealing with people's energy bills, but also dealing with the long-term issues we have on energy supply," she added. Truss is Britain's third female prime minister after Margaret Thatcher (Conservative, 1979-90) and Theresa May (Conservative, 2016-19). But the road ahead is not going to be easy as she has a mammoth task to address multiple crises that the nation is facing on different fronts. Surging energy prices At the moment, the UK is facing multiple crises. The economy is forecast to go into a long recession later this year with inflation at a 40-year high. The new PM will have to tackle the energy crisis and a productivity crisis as both have affected people's living standards. Britain's energy regulator announced that the power bills will jump 80 per cent to an average of 3,549 pounds ($4,188) a year from October. This will send millions of households into fuel poverty. Businesses are also at risk unless the government intervene and comes up with a solution. ALSO READ | Liz Truss elected new UK Prime Minister, beats Rishi Sunak in leadership race Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, supplies are down nearly 50 per cent this year. There are chances that Moscow will cut off all gas supplies this winter. Just like Germany, France and Spain, the UK also needs an urgent crisis plan. In a research note, Goldman economists said, "In a scenario where gas prices remain elevated at current levels, we would expect the price cap to increase by over 80 per cent in January (vs 19 per cent assumed in our baseline). (This) would imply headline inflation peaking at 22.4 per cent, well above our baseline forecast of 14.8 per cent." Inflation The Bank of England has anticipated that as the energy crisis intensifies, inflation will jump to 13 per cent. According to Citigroup, the nation could peak at 18 per cent in early 2023. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs warned that it could reach 22 per cent if the natural gas prices "remain elevated at current levels". At 10.1 per cent in July, Britain had the highest rate of annual inflation among Group of Seven advanced economies. High dependency on imported gas and a fast-weakening currency are some of the reasons for British inflation. In the last three months alone, the pound fell to almost 8 per cent against the dollar. This performance is worse than the euro or even the Japanese yen. If this scenario continues to worsen, it will make the imports of energy priced in dollars even more expensive. ALSO READ | What does Liz Truss's victory mean for UK-India ties? Brexit The new UK PM backed remaining in the European Union before the 2016 referendum on membership of the bloc, but she had switched sides after the public voted to leave. Now, she has spearheaded proposed legislation to override parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol the UK signed with the EU governing current trade in the province. She has promised to take all EU laws off the UK statute book to help "turbocharge" growth. Truss has made no proposals to address chronic post-Brexit labour shortages in the UK, particularly of seasonal workers. Defence Truss plans to designate China as a threat to national security, but looking at other issues, this shouldn't be the priority for the UK right now. While campaigning, she had said that as PM, she would increase defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2030 from 2.3 per cent of GDP projected this year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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