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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin and Adam Forrest

Rishi Sunak creates new energy department to tackle soaring bills

AP

Rishi Sunak has created a standalone ministry for energy security as he tries to improve economic growth and cut sky-high bills in the face of disastrous poll ratings.

In a mini-reshuffle, the prime minister also plumped for an ally to replace Nadhim Zahawi, the Conservative party chair sacked a week ago after he was found to have broken the ministerial code over his tax affairs.

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