The Latest Breaking News from Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwarteng accused of bid to avoid scrutiny of £30bn tax cut package

Chancellor thought to be delaying full budget until next year, preventing spending watchdog from assessing his plans

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022

After the mourning, Truss and Kwarteng could find themselves on a sticky wicket

Britain’s problems are not high taxation or overregulation but poor growth caused by low investment

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022

What happens now Queen's funeral is over - day-by-day guide to huge week in politics

Liz Truss has jetted off on her first overseas visit as PM, businesses' energy bills help is announced - and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivers a mini-Budget with multi-billion pound tax cuts

Daily Mirror · Sep 18, 2022

MPs accepted 'shameful' trips and gifts from states fighting in Yemen war

MPS have accepted £828,211 in the form of all-expenses-paid trips funded by states in a Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen’s war since 2015,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2022

Return to Thatcher’s economic policies likely to fail this time, says academic

THE UK Government’s long-awaited “mini-budget” will be delivered this week, with experts warning attempts by Liz Truss to repeat the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2022

Biggest interest rate rise for 25 years could spell showdown at the Bank

This week’s decision could pit governor Andrew Bailey against an expansionary PM and chancellor

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

Liz Truss warned of mass bankruptcies if firms left in limbo over energy bills

PM to join in national ‘moment of reflection’ at No 10 as businesses warn of dire consequences if left in limbo over energy bills

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

Hard-up couples expected to receive much-needed £2,500 windfall in emergency budget

New Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will assess whether it is viable to allow the transfer of personal tax allowances between couples - which will be a lifeline if one earns less than the tax free threshold

Daily Mirror · Sep 17, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng expected to announce £30 billion in tax cuts this week

National Insurance and Corporation Tax rises on the block

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022

Queen's death upends the debut of new UK leader Liz Truss

British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office less than two weeks ago, impatient to set her stamp on government

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022