The Latest Breaking News from Kwasi Kwarteng

Who is backing who? 180 Tory MPs pledge their vote in leadership contest

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way as the first round of the vote looms.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Who is backing who in leadership race as Tory MPs prepare to vote

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Charles ‘interested’ in Tory leadership contest, Business Secretary says

Kwasi Kwarteng said he spoke to the Prince of Wales about the leadership election when they met at Buckingham Palace.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak lock horns as Tory leadership race heats up

Tax attack on Sunak as he takes early lead in race to replace Boris Johnson

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022

Liz Truss enters Tory leadership race with pledge to cut taxes from 'day one'

FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has formally launched her campaign to replace Boris Johnson, as rivals squabbled over promises of “fantasy tax cuts”.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2022

How to keep the lights on – UK gears up for worst-case energy scenarios

New supply chief Jonathan Mills starts drafting plans to safeguard winter supplies amid war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

The Northern Agenda: Why Levelling Up could disappear with Boris Johnson

What next for the Prime Minister's flagship agenda after he sacked the man responsible for it

Manchester Evening News · Jul 7, 2022

Decision on takeover of Newport Wafer Fab on national security grounds delayed

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed a further 45 working days to assess the acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab, which is ultimately-owned by Chinese firm Wingtech

Birmingham Post · Jul 7, 2022

Price of offshore wind power falls to record low

New wind farms, set to come online in 2026 or 2027, will produce electricity for £37.35 per megawatt hour.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Decision on sale of UK’s biggest chip maker to Chinese-owned firm delayed

New national security legislation used to allow more time to scrutinise £63m deal for Newport Wafer Fab

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022