The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

The new Conservative leader comes in at a time of crisis, and Tuesday’s papers make it clear she will need to make a fast start

Liz Truss will announce a freeze to energy bills just 48 hours after she is sworn in as Prime Minister, reports say, following months of government inaction on soaring household costs

Questions for the soon-to-be prime minister feature on the front pages.

The monarch will welcome new Tory leader Liz Truss to Balmoral to appoint her as PM, rather than conducting the duty at Buckingham Palace.

Shelling at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia power plant disconnects backup power line; Ukraine claims to repel Russian offensives in the east

This week’s Newspoll is the second since the May federal election, after the first appeared five weeks ago. Labor led by 57-43, a one point gain for Labor. Primary votes were 37% Labor (steady), 31% Coalition (down two), 13% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (up one), 2% UAP (steady)…

Nadine Dorries was a fierce defender of Boris Johnson during his time at 10 Downing Street but has said she believes it is the right time to go as Culture Secretary

Truss team working up ‘bold’ loan scheme that could see bills kept at current levels

Liz Truss taking the reins is just the latest development in Britain's descent into government by the very worst, writes Neal Curtis

The new Tory leader will be formally invited by the Queen to form a government.

Liz Truss took over as Britain's prime minister on Tuesday, vowing immediate action to tackle one of the most daunting set of challenges for an incoming leader in post-War history led by soaring energy bills, looming recession and industrial strife.