The Latest Breaking News from Kwasi Kwarteng

BoE's Bailey rebuffs talk of less central bank independence in UK

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey pushed back at suggestions by the front-runner to become Britain's next prime minister Liz Truss and her supporters that the government should have a bigger role in how the central bank operates.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng says 'AWOL' PM 'on top of' economic crisis and argues 'I’m here, in a suit'

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng claimed holidaying Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi were 'completely on top of what's happening' after Bank of England issued dire warnings

Daily Mirror · Aug 5, 2022

No emergency cost of living help for at least a month, says minister

Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says support will not be introduced until ministers return to work

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022

Rishi Sunak warned plan to cut VAT on energy bills could move UK in 'wrong direction'

Last night the former Chancellor announced plans to scrap the 5% charge from October if the energy price cap tops £3,000 - prompting critics to accuse him of flip-flopping

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

I’ll make streets safe for women, vows Liz Truss

Exclusive: Foreign Secretary sets out her vision on crime as new war of words rages over tax cuts

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Rishi Sunak’s plan to cut VAT on energy bills a screeching U-turn, says Kwarteng

Business secretary, a supporter of Liz Truss, says former chancellor has ‘come late to the party’ on tax cuts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022

Sunak accused of ‘flip-flopping’ on tax after pledge to cut VAT on energy bills

The Tory leadership hopeful was accused of proposing an unfunded tax reduction after saying tax cuts were a fairy tale.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Who could be in the next cabinet under Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss?

These are some of the figures tipped to be part of the two candidates’ top teams

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng on why he is backing Liz Truss as next PM

Need to cut taxes stressed by senior cabinet colleague who acknolwedges Rishi Sunak as a 'strong contender'

Birmingham Post · Jul 21, 2022

Pensana build begins as Business Secretary aims to ensure UK critical mineral supply for EV and wind markets

'Independent sovereign capability' sought as strategy launches alongside ground-breaking for Humber facility to supply materials to electric vehicle and offshore wind markets

Birmingham Post · Jul 21, 2022