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<p>Terrorists shot dead a Kashmiri Pandit in the Choudary Gund area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday. The deceased Kashmiri Pandit has been identified as Pooran Krishan Bhat, son of Tarak Nath Bhat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Terrorists shot Bhat when he was present in the lawn of his house.&nbsp;He was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Terrorists fired upon a civilian (minority) Shri Puran Krishan Bhat while he was on way to orchard in Chowdary Gund Shopian. He was immediately shifted to hospital where he succumbed. Area cordoned off. Search in progress,” said Vijay Kumar, ADGP, Kashmir Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pooran Krishan Bhat (42) is survived by his wife Sweety and two children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Attack on Puran Krishan Bhat by terrorists in Shopian is a dastardly act of cowardice. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I assure the people that the perpetrators and those aiding and abetting terrorists will be severely punished," tweeted Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha.</p>

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<p>The area has been cordoned off by security forces and a search for the attackers has been started. Jammu and Kashmir Police DIG Sujit Kumar visited the terror incident spot.</p>

<p>"The unfortunate incident has happened here.&nbsp; The terror group 'Kashmir freedom fighters' has taken responsibility for the attack. We are investigating the matter and have launched massive manhunt to nab the terrorists," said DIG Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As per eyewitness, one terrorist was seen attacking the Kashmiri Pandit Pooran Kishan Bhat but there is a possibility that there could be some more terrorists involved in the attack," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On being asked about the security lapse, DIG admitted that the terrorists managed to attack despite a security guard in place and an army camp nearby. The DIG added that they would look at all the angles and take action if any dereliction of duty was found.</p>

<p>Many condemned the attack, including the Grand Mufti of Kashmir, Mufti Nasir ul lslam.</p>

<p>''The killing of Kashmiri Pandit is deplorable. Such acts cannot be accepted and will disturb the peace and harmony of Kashmir. The killing of any innocent human is killing all humanity. I stand behind the family of the deceased and express my sympathy with them,' said Mufti Nasir ul lslam.&nbsp;</p>

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Terrorists shot dead a Kashmiri Pandit in the Choudary Gund area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday. The deceased Kashmiri Pandit has been identified as Pooran Krishan Bhat, son of Tarak Nath Bhat.

Terrorists shot dead a Kashmiri Pandit in the Choudary Gund area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday. The deceased Kashmiri Pandit has been identified as Pooran Krishan Bhat, son of Tarak Nath Bhat. Terrorists shot Bhat when he was present in the lawn of his house. He was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to the injuries. “Terrorists fired upon a civilian (minority) Shri Puran Krishan Bhat while he was on way to orchard in Chowdary Gund Shopian. He was immediately shifted to hospital where he succumbed. Area cordoned off. Search in progress,” said Vijay Kumar, ADGP, Kashmir Police. Pooran Krishan Bhat (42) is survived by his wife Sweety and two children. “Attack on Puran Krishan Bhat by terrorists in Shopian is a dastardly act of cowardice. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I assure the people that the perpetrators and those aiding and abetting terrorists will be severely punished," tweeted Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha. Attack on Puran Krishan Bhat by terrorists in Shopian is a dastardly act of cowardice. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved family. I assure the people that the perpetrators and those aiding and abetting terrorists will be severely punished. — Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) October 15, 2022 × The area has been cordoned off by security forces and a search for the attackers has been started. Jammu and Kashmir Police DIG Sujit Kumar visited the terror incident spot. "The unfortunate incident has happened here. The terror group 'Kashmir freedom fighters' has taken responsibility for the attack. We are investigating the matter and have launched massive manhunt to nab the terrorists," said DIG Kumar. "As per eyewitness, one terrorist was seen attacking the Kashmiri Pandit Pooran Kishan Bhat but there is a possibility that there could be some more terrorists involved in the attack," he added. Read more: Indian Army’s assault dog 'Zoom' succumbs to gunshot injuries sustained in terror operation On being asked about the security lapse, DIG admitted that the terrorists managed to attack despite a security guard in place and an army camp nearby. The DIG added that they would look at all the angles and take action if any dereliction of duty was found. Many condemned the attack, including the Grand Mufti of Kashmir, Mufti Nasir ul lslam. ''The killing of Kashmiri Pandit is deplorable. Such acts cannot be accepted and will disturb the peace and harmony of Kashmir. The killing of any innocent human is killing all humanity. I stand behind the family of the deceased and express my sympathy with them,' said Mufti Nasir ul lslam. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Lebanon and Israel have agreed on a historic maritime border deal. The new demarcations will help both sides exploit oil in the Mediterranean. The lead negotiator from Lebanon is the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon, Elias Bou Saab.

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Harry Potter renowned actor Robbie Coltrane dies at the age of 72

China Zero Covid Policy is possibly hurting the country in more ways than one. Its Covid-19 model initially curbed the infection successfully but ever since the Omicron Barium started to spread, China has not been able to curb the infections effectively.

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<p>A Pakistani minister was greeted with an onslaught of heckling upon his arrival at an airport in the United States. Finance minister Ishaq Dar who as per reports had reached the United States to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank upon landing was met with calls of "chor" or "thief".</p>

<p>A video of the incident has gone viral on Twitter and other social media sites. It shows Dar and his entourage walking through the airport when the calls of "chor" ring out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dar, who is visibly irked in the video, then goes on to ask the people to shut up, when someone calls him a "liar". As per a Hindustan Times report, it is unclear what led to this exchange of words.</p>

<p>The video also shows one of the men accompanying Dar getting into a verbal duel with the hecklers and hurling back the choicest of invectives. The man who has been identified by Pakistan's daily publication Dawn as Mani Butt, the president of the PML-N&nbsp;Virginia chapter can be seen shouting profanities back at the hecklers.</p>

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<p>While Dar and his entourage lost their cool, Pakistan's information minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, who faced a similar incident last month, maintained her composure when she was heckled at a coffee shop in London.</p>

<p>Such incidents of Pakistan government officials facing harassment and heckling are getting very common. PML-N party supporters claim that these incidents happen at the hands of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other recent incidents include minister for planning and development Ahsan Iqbal facing harassment in a restaurant and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif being greeted by slogans of "chor-chor" while on a visit to Saudi Arabia in August.</p>

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A Pakistani minister was greeted with an onslaught of heckling upon his arrival at an airport in the United States. Finance minister Ishaq Dar who as per reports had reached the United States to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank upon landing was met with calls of "chor" or "thief".

A Pakistani minister was greeted with an onslaught of heckling upon his arrival at an airport in the United States. Finance minister Ishaq Dar who as per reports had reached the United States to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank upon landing was met with calls of "chor" or "thief". A video of the incident has gone viral on Twitter and other social media sites. It shows Dar and his entourage walking through the airport when the calls of "chor" ring out. Watch it here: Pak Finance Minister Ishaq Dar called 'thief... liar' at US airport. https://t.co/eLtOmrgaao pic.twitter.com/V9WCDMInFg — Ved_Borah 🌾 (@VedBorah) October 14, 2022 × Dar, who is visibly irked in the video, then goes on to ask the people to shut up, when someone calls him a "liar". As per a Hindustan Times report, it is unclear what led to this exchange of words. The video also shows one of the men accompanying Dar getting into a verbal duel with the hecklers and hurling back the choicest of invectives. The man who has been identified by Pakistan's daily publication Dawn as Mani Butt, the president of the PML-N Virginia chapter can be seen shouting profanities back at the hecklers. Also read | Watch: Pak’s Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb heckled by Imran Khan’s supporters in London While Dar and his entourage lost their cool, Pakistan's information minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, who faced a similar incident last month, maintained her composure when she was heckled at a coffee shop in London. Such incidents of Pakistan government officials facing harassment and heckling are getting very common. PML-N party supporters claim that these incidents happen at the hands of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party members. Other recent incidents include minister for planning and development Ahsan Iqbal facing harassment in a restaurant and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif being greeted by slogans of "chor-chor" while on a visit to Saudi Arabia in August. (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.

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<p>Battling to salvage her few weeks old government, British PM Liz Truss on Friday undertook some major steps, including a change of the finance minister, to placate the nation even as reports suggest that fellow Tory leaders seek to dethrone her.</p>

<p>The new government's intention to cut taxes and pay it with billions more in borrowing, announced on September 23, set off a financial upheaval that culminated in today's turbulence in the UK.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;'Tory politicians question Liz Truss' leadership,' says International Affairs expert Pethiyagoda</strong></p>

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<p>According to AFP, the embattled leader dropped her main economic proposal and declared that she will stick with the Boris Johnson government's intention to increase corporate profits tax after previously changing her mind about lowering income tax rates for the top earners.</p>

<p>With conservatives allegedly plotting her demise, the Tory leader on Friday sacked Kwasi Kwarteng as chancellor of the exchequer for implementing her own agenda. Many have come out and said that the ex-chancellor was used as the "fall guy".</p>

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It’s time the British people were given their say on this shower of a Conservative party.<br />
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We need a General Election now.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Personally I think Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng, Suella Braverman et al are doing a really fine job for the Conservative Party<br />
We just need a General Election so the rest of us can give them feedback</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As Liz Truss sacks Kwasi Kwarteng for implementing her own economic policies, millions of people are still waiting for a plan to tackle the cost-of-living emergency.<br />
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It doesn't matter how many Chancellors they get through, this Tory government is rotten to its very core.</p>
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- tanked the economy<br />
- sacked her best mate<br />
- killed the queen<br />
- annoyed the king<br />
- destroyed the Tory Party<br />
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Drop her on Moscow, I say.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Trussterfuck?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Trussterfuck</a></p>
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<p>Kwarteng took to Twitter and while promising to support Truss in the future, confirmed that he was asked to step aside.</p>

<p>He has been replaced by the centrist former foreign secretary and Tory leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt, who is Britain's fourth chancellor this year.</p>

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<p>The dismissal saw the pound fall in comparison to USD, falling under $1.12.</p>

<p>At a press conference later in the day, Liz declared, "I want to deliver a low-tax, high-wage, high-growth economy" adding we will get through the storm.</p>

<p>However, not everyone shared the sentiment. Politicians, especially those in the opposition, were quick to ask, "If her Chancellor is gone, what is the justification for Liz Truss remaining in post?"</p>

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These were her disastrous policies. She trashed the economy - and she's to blame for the damage to mortgages, pensions and incomes.<br />
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How can anyone have any confidence in her failed leadership?</p>
— Ian Blackford 🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@Ianblackford_MP) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ianblackford_MP/status/1580888141774614533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Liz Truss has sacked Kwasi Kwarteng for implementing her policies.<br />
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Her position is totally untenable.<br />
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She has to go too — and she should take the whole rotten lot of them with her.</p>
— Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) <a href="https://twitter.com/zarahsultana/status/1580891833898389506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>As she was leaving the press conference after fielding just four questions, a journalist reportedly shouted "Aren't you going to say sorry?"</p>

<p>Even though Truss didn't reply to that or to the questions of whether she retains credibility after dismissing Kwarteng for implementing her own agenda, she did say, "We will get through this storm."&nbsp;</p>

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Battling to salvage her few weeks old government, British PM Liz Truss on Friday undertook some major steps, including a change of the finance minister, to placate the nation even as reports suggest that fellow Tory leaders seek to dethrone her.

Battling to salvage her few weeks old government, British PM Liz Truss on Friday undertook some major steps, including a change of the finance minister, to placate the nation even as reports suggest that fellow Tory leaders seek to dethrone her. The new government's intention to cut taxes and pay it with billions more in borrowing, announced on September 23, set off a financial upheaval that culminated in today's turbulence in the UK. Watch | 'Tory politicians question Liz Truss' leadership,' says International Affairs expert Pethiyagoda According to AFP, the embattled leader dropped her main economic proposal and declared that she will stick with the Boris Johnson government's intention to increase corporate profits tax after previously changing her mind about lowering income tax rates for the top earners. With conservatives allegedly plotting her demise, the Tory leader on Friday sacked Kwasi Kwarteng as chancellor of the exchequer for implementing her own agenda. Many have come out and said that the ex-chancellor was used as the "fall guy". Boris Johnson failed our country and now Liz Truss has broken our economy. It’s time the British people were given their say on this shower of a Conservative party. We need a General Election now. — Ed Davey (@EdwardJDavey) October 14, 2022 × Also read | UK Politics | As it happened: Liz Truss sacks FM Kwasi Kwarteng in a desperate bid to placate chaos Personally I think Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng, Suella Braverman et al are doing a really fine job for the Conservative Party We just need a General Election so the rest of us can give them feedback — nazir afzal (@nazirafzal) October 13, 2022 × If committed Lib Dem Liz Truss had decided in her twenties to infiltrate the Conservative Party in order to become leader & screw it up from the inside, how exactly would she have behaved differently over the last month? — James Oh Brien (@mrjamesob) October 14, 2022 × As Liz Truss sacks Kwasi Kwarteng for implementing her own economic policies, millions of people are still waiting for a plan to tackle the cost-of-living emergency. It doesn't matter how many Chancellors they get through, this Tory government is rotten to its very core. — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) October 14, 2022 × In one month, Liz Truss has: - tanked the economy - sacked her best mate - killed the queen - annoyed the king - destroyed the Tory Party Drop her on Moscow, I say.#Trussterfuck — Count Binface (@CountBinface) October 14, 2022 × Kwarteng took to Twitter and while promising to support Truss in the future, confirmed that he was asked to step aside. He has been replaced by the centrist former foreign secretary and Tory leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt, who is Britain's fourth chancellor this year. Also read | Liz Truss declares she will increase corporation tax just hours after sacking her Finance Minister The dismissal saw the pound fall in comparison to USD, falling under $1.12. At a press conference later in the day, Liz declared, "I want to deliver a low-tax, high-wage, high-growth economy" adding we will get through the storm. However, not everyone shared the sentiment. Politicians, especially those in the opposition, were quick to ask, "If her Chancellor is gone, what is the justification for Liz Truss remaining in post?" If her Chancellor is gone, what is the justification for Liz Truss remaining in post? These were her disastrous policies. She trashed the economy - and she's to blame for the damage to mortgages, pensions and incomes. How can anyone have any confidence in her failed leadership? — Ian Blackford 🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@Ianblackford_MP) October 14, 2022 × Liz Truss has sacked Kwasi Kwarteng for implementing her policies. Her position is totally untenable. She has to go too — and she should take the whole rotten lot of them with her. — Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) October 14, 2022 × As she was leaving the press conference after fielding just four questions, a journalist reportedly shouted "Aren't you going to say sorry?" Even though Truss didn't reply to that or to the questions of whether she retains credibility after dismissing Kwarteng for implementing her own agenda, she did say, "We will get through this storm." (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.

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<p>It is 2:30 pm. You just returned from school and you hear this tune:&nbsp;Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? It felt&nbsp;amazing, right? Well, let's get back to reality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is 2022 and Warner Bros. Animation has officially announced its merger with Cartoon Network Studios. The news has left millions and millions of fans worried about the future of popular animation studios.</p>

<p>According to recent internal correspondence, Warner Bros. Television CEO Channing Dungey claimed that the planned merger might have more effects than initially thought.</p>

<p>Cartoon Network is more than just a kids' cartoon channel from the 1990s. It enriched the childhoods of several kids. From Scooby Doo to Tom &amp; Jerry, these characters became an essential part of many childhoods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to media reports, Warner Bros. announced on Tuesday that they were officially eliminating 125 jobs, or 26 per cent of their workforce, across scripted, non-scripted, and ongoing programmes. However, as per some officials in Cartoon Network, these are all just rumours.</p>

<p>After the news broke, netizens flocked together on Twitter to pay homage to the original Cartoon Network. They trended #RIPCartoonNetwork.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was a way to show their appreciation and love for the fantastic 30 years. Take a look!</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIP Cartoon Network <a href="https://t.co/8R30DiTo6U">pic.twitter.com/8R30DiTo6U</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Can we agree that David Zaslav is a huge threat to Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network because of the layoffs,project cancellings,and now,he's shutting down CN Studios and merging it into WB Animation. He rightfully deserves to step down as CEO and leave WB alone. <a href="https://t.co/6reoluh4gB">pic.twitter.com/6reoluh4gB</a></p>
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Now I am really getting aged feel🤧<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CartoonNetwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CartoonNetwork</a></p>
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It is 2:30 pm. You just returned from school and you hear this tune: Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? It felt amazing, right? Well, let's get back to reality. It is 2022 and Warner Bros.

It is 2:30 pm. You just returned from school and you hear this tune: Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? It felt amazing, right? Well, let's get back to reality. It is 2022 and Warner Bros. Animation has officially announced its merger with Cartoon Network Studios. The news has left millions and millions of fans worried about the future of popular animation studios. According to recent internal correspondence, Warner Bros. Television CEO Channing Dungey claimed that the planned merger might have more effects than initially thought. Cartoon Network is more than just a kids' cartoon channel from the 1990s. It enriched the childhoods of several kids. From Scooby Doo to Tom & Jerry, these characters became an essential part of many childhoods. According to media reports, Warner Bros. announced on Tuesday that they were officially eliminating 125 jobs, or 26 per cent of their workforce, across scripted, non-scripted, and ongoing programmes. However, as per some officials in Cartoon Network, these are all just rumours. After the news broke, netizens flocked together on Twitter to pay homage to the original Cartoon Network. They trended #RIPCartoonNetwork. This was a way to show their appreciation and love for the fantastic 30 years. Take a look! RIP Cartoon Network pic.twitter.com/8R30DiTo6U — Charlie Schneider (@AwesomEmergency) October 12, 2022 × Can we agree that David Zaslav is a huge threat to Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network because of the layoffs,project cancellings,and now,he's shutting down CN Studios and merging it into WB Animation. He rightfully deserves to step down as CEO and leave WB alone. pic.twitter.com/6reoluh4gB — mccraecook (@mccraecook) October 12, 2022 × You'll forever live in my heart. 🥺🥺#CartoonNetwork https://t.co/Y5EE4oNcwI pic.twitter.com/4sEmtGmKLs — தமிழ்Velan (@Thamizh_Velan) October 14, 2022 × Thank you for all those memories 🥲 Tom & Jerry , Scooby do, Popeye, powerpuf girls , courage, looney toones and many more❤️ Now I am really getting aged feel🤧#CartoonNetwork — Loner (@Memorieslives) October 14, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In what can be seen as her desperate attempt to stay in power, United Kingdom&nbsp;Prime Minister Liz Truss had to fire finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng and scrap parts of her signature economic package.</p>

<p>Speaking to the press just weeks after taking over from Boris Johnson as the PM, Liz Truss in a dramatic U-turn, announced that she will in fact hike corporation tax.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-politics-live-updates-kwasi-kwarteng-sacked-as-uk-treasury-secy-525437" hreflang="en">UK Politics LIVE updates | Liz Truss' new U-turn: Vows to raise corporate tax</a></strong></p>

<p>The decision to maintain the previous administration's planned rise in company tax came&nbsp; just hours after Truss fired her finance minister and appointed Jeremy Hunt, in his stead.</p>

<p>As she acknowledged going "further and faster" than markets had anticipated, she said at the news conference that she would now permit a major corporate tax increase starting next year and raise 18 billion pounds.</p>

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<p>"We need to act now to reassure the markets of our fiscal discipline," she said.</p>

<p>Truss also insisted that she would push ahead with her contentious programme to boost sluggish economic growth, despite market turbulence and the sacking of her finance minister.</p>
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<p>Even after being forced to abandon crucial elements of the plan, Truss declared that she was "absolutely determined to see through what I have promised to deliver, a higher growth, more prosperous United Kingdom."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/breaking-kwasi-kwarteng-sacked-as-united-kingdoms-chancellor-of-the-exchequer-525430" hreflang="en">Kwasi Kwarteng sacked as United Kingdom's Chancellor of the Exchequer</a></strong></p>

<p>Truss claimed to have acted "decisively" to bring about "economic stability".</p>

<p>As per AFP, she merely took four questions, gave succinct answers, and concluded by saying, "We will get through this storm." As she was leaving, one reporter shouted, "Aren't you going to say sorry?"</p>

<p>She declared, "I want to deliver a low-tax, high-wage, high-growth economy," adding "That mission remains."</p>

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In what can be seen as her desperate attempt to stay in power, United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss had to fire finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng and scrap parts of her signature economic package.

In what can be seen as her desperate attempt to stay in power, United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss had to fire finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng and scrap parts of her signature economic package. Speaking to the press just weeks after taking over from Boris Johnson as the PM, Liz Truss in a dramatic U-turn, announced that she will in fact hike corporation tax. Also read | UK Politics LIVE updates | Liz Truss' new U-turn: Vows to raise corporate tax The decision to maintain the previous administration's planned rise in company tax came just hours after Truss fired her finance minister and appointed Jeremy Hunt, in his stead. As she acknowledged going "further and faster" than markets had anticipated, she said at the news conference that she would now permit a major corporate tax increase starting next year and raise 18 billion pounds. "We need to act now to reassure the markets of our fiscal discipline," she said. Truss also insisted that she would push ahead with her contentious programme to boost sluggish economic growth, despite market turbulence and the sacking of her finance minister. Even after being forced to abandon crucial elements of the plan, Truss declared that she was "absolutely determined to see through what I have promised to deliver, a higher growth, more prosperous United Kingdom." Also read | Kwasi Kwarteng sacked as United Kingdom's Chancellor of the Exchequer Truss claimed to have acted "decisively" to bring about "economic stability". As per AFP, she merely took four questions, gave succinct answers, and concluded by saying, "We will get through this storm." As she was leaving, one reporter shouted, "Aren't you going to say sorry?" She declared, "I want to deliver a low-tax, high-wage, high-growth economy," adding "That mission remains." (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.

After sacking her finance minister, UK PM Liz Truss declares she will hike corporation tax

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