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Truss resigns: A timeline of three months of UK political chaos

From Boris Johnson's summer resignation, to the economic and political turmoil under Liz Truss's tenure that ended with her departure too: a blow-by-blow account of events in the UK's latest crisis.

United Kingdom

Truss 'incredibly sorry' as Kwarteng sacked as UK finance minister

Kwasi Kwarteng's departure comes amid financial and political turmoil over government policy. His successor Jeremy Hunt will be the UK's fourth finance minister in as many months.

USA

'Stop the jitters': IMF chief chides UK amid pressure for Truss U-turn

World financial leaders meeting in Washington have criticised the Truss government's unfunded tax cut plan amid fears the market turmoil could overshadow more considerable challenges.

United Kingdom

Truss toils to stop UK economic turmoil from turning into tailspin

The British prime minister, in office for barely a month, is struggling to stem the tide amid massive market turmoil, gloomy economic forecasts and a catastrophic drop in ratings.

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New game lets players crash the economy as British PM Liz Truss

The PM's first weeks in office have been eventful to say the least. Now, you can join her on her currency-wrecking journey thanks to a new online game...

United Kingdom

'We can get through the winter,' insists Truss, amid blackouts warning

Energy giant the National Grid warned British households could lose power for up to three hours if gas supplies run low.

Czech Republic

Macron and Truss kiss and make up in Prague after 'friend or foe' row

The new UK PM made it clear the French president was a "friend", having ruffled diplomatic feathers during the leadership contest by saying "the jury's out".

Culture news

Liz Truss v. M People: when musicians fight politicians

Liz Truss isn't the first politician to use a band's song without their permission. Here are some notable times bands fought back.

Europe Decoded

Could the European Political Community ease EU-UK relations?

Attending the European Political Community meeting in Prague would enable Britain to get a pulse of what the continent is thinking and shape strategic discussions.

United Kingdom

Irish FM welcomes 'mood music' change from UK on Northern Ireland

Recent events have raised hopes that the British government under Liz Truss is looking to improve relations with the EU and may renege on unilateral action.

United Kingdom

How Brexit has harmed Liz Truss' quest for 'growth, growth and growth'

The UK PM hailed Brexit's "huge opportunities" as her party conference speech highlighted the need for economic growth. Yet many studies say one obstacle to that is Brexit itself.

United Kingdom

Key takeaways from Liz Truss' speech after protestors steal headlines

The UK prime minister's address was interrupted by two Greenpeace activists with a banner reading 'Who voted for this?'

United Kingdom

UK PM refuses to confirm if benefits will rise in line with inflation

The turbulence around benefits comes after a backlash over the new government's tax-cutting growth plan.

United Kingdom

Mini-budget has 'inflicted lasting damage' on UK's Conservative Party

Kwasi Kwarteng on Monday made a u-turn on a proposal to give a tax cut to the rich, saying "we get it, and we have listened."

United Kingdom

More trouble for Truss as Tory conference begins amid ratings collapse

The prime minister has admitted she should have "laid the ground better" for the mini-budget which brought market turmoil. Several party figures have spoken out against it.

United Kingdom

'Trust me' says Truss after budget havoc and as UK energy bills rise

The British prime minister insists the government has a "clear plan" that is "right for the country" after its mini-budget caused market turmoil and an opinion poll nosedive

United Kingdom

Truss government has 'lost control of UK economy', says Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer's speech to Labour's annual conference comes as an opinion poll gives the opposition its largest lead over the Conservatives in two decades.

Economy

Market turmoil over Truss tax cut plan 'could hit Europe's economy'

The UK pound tumbled on Monday while the cost of borrowing soared to a higher level than that in Greece or Italy, the eurozone's most indebted members.

United Kingdom

In pictures: The story of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

The key images from a momentous day in British history.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Defence and security cooperation could help Truss boost EU ties | View

Defence and security cooperation could help Liz Truss improve damaged UK-EU ties | View