The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

Jeremy Hunt named new Chancellor after Kwasi Kwarteng sacked

It marks a return to frontline politics for the former health secretary

Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022

When is Liz Truss' press conference after PM sacks close friend Kwasi Kwarteng

Liz Truss will hold a press conference today amid speculation that the Prime Minister is going to announce another mini-budget U-turn, this time on her plans for corporation tax

Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

No10 refuses to deny Kwasi Kwarteng will be SACKED as PM prepares press conference

A No10 source refused to comment on speculation that Liz Truss is poised to fire the Chancellor as the PM gears up for an unplanned press conference

Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

Chancellor says ‘let’s see’ on corporation tax U-turn amid growing pressure

Kwasi Kwarteng has said he is ‘totally focused’ on delivering the tax-cutting plans in the mini-budget

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Liz Truss bows to pressure with corporation tax U-turn ‘on the table’

Speculation that reversal on leadership campaign pledge risks split with her chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022

Ditching Truss would be ‘disastrously bad idea’, says ally Cleverly

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the Government is focused on getting economic growth despite the market turbulence.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

All Liz Truss's biggest U-turns exposed - and the ones that are yet to come

From fracking, windfall taxes and tax cuts to Britain's relationship with Emmanuel Macron, Liz Truss is no stranger to a change of heart - and there's plenty more to come from the flip-flopping PM

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

Liz Truss expanding energy-saving information campaign despite 'nanny state' fears

Government sources had previously ruled out a public information plan amid reports Downing Street was blocking a £15 million campaign proposed by Jacob Rees-Mogg

Wales Online · Oct 12, 2022

Bank holiday for King Charles' coronation 'remains on the table' says Downing Street

Downing Street said a bank holiday was 'possible' and 'we are considering all options' for the weekend of May 6 - despite ministers previously agreeing it was 'highly unlikely'

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

‘All options open’ on King Charles coronation bank holiday, says No 10

Ministers to consider impact on business as well as public celebrations

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022