Kwasi Kwarteng

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

Cllr Geoff Watson with the letter that was sent to Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP.

Mayor voices council’s A1 dualling delays disappointment

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt walks out of Number 11 Downing Street

What is the Spring Budget and what to look out for

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated

Retirement age to increase to 68 by the end of the 2030s

The podium was only used by Liz Truss on a handful of occasions

Liz Truss’ Jenga-style podium cost taxpayers over £4,000

A CGI of Britishvolt's planned UK gigaplant in Cambois.

Britishvolt in talks over majority sale

Traffic at a standstill on the A1 northbound between Morpeth and Alnwick in Northumberland.

Decision on dualling of A1 is pushed back

A CGI of Britishvolt's planned UK gigaplant in Cambois.

Britishvolt abandons plans for Canadian second factory

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement

Kwasi Kwarteng refused to apologise for the impact of the mini-budget on the people.

Kwasi Kwarteng says he warned Liz Truss of her downfall

Kwasi Kwarteng also refused to apologise for the impact of the mini-budget on the people.

Rahmah Ghazali

A CGI of Britishvolt's gigaplant in Cambois.

Britishvolt maintains support for Cambois site despite financial issues

House prices in the UK have fallen for the first time in over a year.

UK house prices fall in October for first time in 15 months

A CGI of Britishvolt's gigaplant in Cambois.

Britishvolt gets stay of execution

Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have said “tough decisions” are needed on upcoming tax rises.

Treasury warns of inevitable tax rises in upcoming financial statement

Boris Johnson addresses the nation as he announces his resignation outside 10 Downing Street 7 July 2022 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Which post Second World War Prime Minister had the shortest tenure?

Grant Shapps is the new home secretary. Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images.

Who is new home secretary Grant Shapps?

Suella Braverman has reportedly stepped down as Home Secretary.

Suella Braverman resigns from role as Home Secretary

The A1 near Ellingham.

Government pushed on plans to 'accelerate' A1 dualling

The cost of mortgages is set to rise dramatically.

Hike in mortgage costs predicted

MP Ian Lavery says Liz Truss should step down and a general election should be held.

It's time for Truss to step down, says MP Ian Lavery

New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to fast-track billions of pounds of savings in an attempt to get the public finances back on track and stabilise financial markets after weeks of turmoil.

Jeremy Hunt: New chancellor announces reverse on mini budget policies

The owners of Lilburn Tower are opening up their home for a two-day festive fair.

MP Mary Glindon column: Truss and Co have made our country a laughing stock

Jeremy Hunt is expected to give a statement this morning to reassure markets (Photo: Getty Images)

Jeremy Hunt statement: How to watch chancellor’s fiscal announcement

Jeremy Hunt will make an emergency statement today (Photo: Getty Images)

More mini-budget U-turns expected in chancellor Jeremy Hunt statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt at 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Jeremy Hunt: Who is the new chancellor, how old is he?

Regarded as one of the most gifted members of post-war Conservative politics, Macleod was responsible for overseeing the independence of many British African territories. MacLeod refused to serve as a Cabinet Minister under Sir Alec Douglas-Home as he disapproved of the procedure by which Sir Alec was selected but later became the Colonial Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was also the editor of the 'Spectator'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Who was shortest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer Iain Macleod?

Kwasi Kwarteng.

Kwasi Kwarteng sacked by Prime Minister Liz Truss

Kwasi Kwarteng arrived at the back entrance of No. 10 Downing Street shortly after midday.

Andrew Quinn

Kwasi Kwarteng has cut his trip to the International Monetary Fund in Washington, USA short.

Will Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announce a budget U-turn today?

Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget sent the financial markets into chaos. Credit: Getty Images

Bank of England bonds intervention explained

Tynemouth MP Alan Campbell.

MP Alan Cambell column: Kwarteng had a major chance, and he blew it

Ian Lavery, MP for Wansbeck.

Northumberland MP hits out at 'embarrassing' Prime Minister

Liz Truss backs mini-budget despite cabinet not being consulted on top tax rate by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Liz Truss admits cabinet not consulted on top tax rate by Chancellor

'Some people have been quick to say that politicians are all the same, but Keir Starmer is proving them wrong. He is a man of integrity and honesty.' Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Labour lead: latest polling would equate to 346 seat majority

The Chancellor today unveiled his mini-budget to the House of Commons. Credit: PA

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s stamp duty cut: What does it mean?

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has branded the mini-budget “a staggering statement”.

Martin Lewis brands Government mini-budget “a staggering statement”

Dualling of the A1 between Morpeth and Felton could be fast-tracked.

A1 dualling scheme in Northumberland set to be fast-tracked

Kwasi Kwarteng has scrapped the top rate of income tax (Photo: PA)

The results of Kwasi Kwarteng’s first Autumn Mini-Budget.

In his first test as Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce a mini budget this morning (September 23)

What could be announced in today’s mini-budget?

Northumberland homes energy efficiency ratings.

Over half of Northumberland homes are not 'energy efficient'

Liz Truss has held her first meeting with her newly-appointed Cabinet - where the energy crisis will have undoubtedly been a key topic of conversation. Credit: Getty Images

The Liz Truss Cabinet: who has been given what by the new PM?

Liz Truss will be the third female prime minster of the United Kingdom (Getty Images)

Liz Truss: who might make new prime minister’s cabinet?

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng at the Britishvolt site in January, when the government funding was originally announced.

Britishvolt finally receives £100m of promised funding

(Photo: ANTHONY DEVLIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Petrol prices could fall by 20p per litre within 2 weeks, says AA

(Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Fuel firms accused of unjustifiable delays to petrol price cuts

RAC says retailers are causing misery for drivers by ignoring ‘clear opportunity’ to pass on wholesale cost reductions

Matt Allan

Supermarkets urged to cut petrol prices as diesel nears £2 per litre

Government financial support towards Britishvolt's gigafactory plans have been welcomed.

Government funding for Britishvolt is welcomed by local groups

Kwasi Kwarteng, Business Secretary, being shown around the Britishvolt site by chairman Peter Rolton.

Government announces major £100m investment in Britishvolt's gigafactory site

Electricity use increases

Electricity use rises as big bills loom

Cost of living: families could face financial 'catastrophe' in 2022 with many set for £1,200 hit to income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Families could face financial ‘catastrophe’ with £1,200 hit to income

Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Conservative MP for Berwick Upon Tweed, is on a trade mission to the US.

MP visits US on trade mission as fight to restore power goes on

The UK is braced for more high winds just days after Storm Arwen hit (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Storm Barra lashes UK with snow and strong winds

A yellow weather warning for snow and wind has been issued for Northumberland.

More strong winds and snow on the way for Northumberland

More green energy being used

More 'Green' energy being generated in Northumberland

The Government hopes the move will insulate UK consumers from global energy price spikes (image: Shutterstock)

Households to be offered £5k grants to replace old boilers for greener heat pump...

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