The Latest Breaking News from Kwasi Kwarteng

Michael Hiltzik: Britain's prime minister followed the GOP's economic plan. She lost her job in record time

Fox Business talking head Larry Kudlow was over the moon on Sept. 23.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 26, 2022

Where national insurance stands after a year of political chaos

Tax on earnings already amended three times in 2022

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

Rishi Sunak WON'T bring in National Insurance hike - in the immediate future at least

Number 10 today said the new Prime Minister does not intend to re-introduce a 1.25% rise in National Insurance rise, which was brought in to help the NHS and social care recover from Covid crisis

Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022

Dominic Raab returns to cabinet after just six weeks as Jeremy Hunt stays

Dominic Raab was sent to the backbenches by Liz Truss, but has returned as deputy PM just weeks later, while Jeremy Hunt remains in place as Chancellor on Rishi Sunak's first day in office

Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

The UK is facing an economic crisis – here's why it needs to find a global solution

Recent changes in the UK’s top job have had a positive effect on pound sterling and long-term sovereign bond yields. But the financial market reaction has been muted compared with the financial turmoil blamed on former prime minister Liz Truss and ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng in recent weeks.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2022

Sunak should delay Halloween fiscal plan – the government needs time to think

New PM has himself made case for longer period of reflection, citing ‘difficult decisions’ ahead

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Election Now: How do petitions work and when are they binding?

The Independent’s general election campaign continues to attract massive support after the ousting of Liz Truss and the prospect of a Boris Johnson comeback looms

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Banks start cutting mortgage rates for first time since disastrous mini-Budget

Banks and building societies are starting to cut prices for their new mortgages, offering relief to struggling homeowners facing soaring home loan prices this year

Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022

When is Liz Truss’s farewell Downing Street speech?

Departing PM to give speech after chairing final Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Businesses call on Rishi Sunak to ‘end uncertainty’ amid market rally as he is crowned PM

Former chancellor will have to ‘work hard to restore credibility’, economists warn

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022