Liz Truss has failed to say whether she trusts her Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng - only insisting the two work "very closely" together.
It follows the mini-Budget disaster with the Prime Minister forced into a humiliating U-turn during the Tory conference over a tax cut for the richest Brits.
Despite admitting it is a "challenging time", Ms Truss also insisted she is enjoying the top role and came into the job with "very clear expectations".
