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Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office Rahmah Ghazali

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt walks out of Number 11 Downing Street

What is the Spring Budget and what to look out for Patrick Hollis

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated Daniel Mcneil

Retirement age to increase to 68 by the end of the 2030s Ethan Evans

The podium was only used by Liz Truss on a handful of occasions

Liz Truss’ Jenga-style podium cost taxpayers over £4,000 Patrick Hollis

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement Will Millar

Kwasi Kwarteng refused to apologise for the impact of the mini-budget on the people.

Kwasi Kwarteng says he warned Liz Truss of her downfall

House prices in the UK have fallen for the first time in over a year.

UK house prices fall in October for first time in 15 months Jimmy Johnson

Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have said “tough decisions” are needed on upcoming tax rises.

Treasury warns of inevitable tax rises in upcoming financial statement Dennis Morton

Boris Johnson addresses the nation as he announces his resignation outside 10 Downing Street 7 July 2022 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Which post Second World War Prime Minister had the shortest tenure? Patrick Hollis

Grant Shapps is the new home secretary. Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images.

Who is new home secretary Grant Shapps? Patrick Hollis

Suella Braverman has reportedly stepped down as Home Secretary.

Suella Braverman resigns from role as Home Secretary Benjamin Jackson

New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is to fast-track billions of pounds of savings in an attempt to get the public finances back on track and stabilise financial markets after weeks of turmoil.

Jeremy Hunt: New chancellor announces reverse on mini budget policies Patrick Hollis

Jeremy Hunt is expected to give a statement this morning to reassure markets (Photo: Getty Images)

Jeremy Hunt statement: How to watch chancellor’s fiscal announcement Jamie Jones

Jeremy Hunt will make an emergency statement today (Photo: Getty Images)

More mini-budget U-turns expected in chancellor Jeremy Hunt statement Jamie Jones

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt at 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Jeremy Hunt: Who is the new chancellor, how old is he?

Regarded as one of the most gifted members of post-war Conservative politics, Macleod was responsible for overseeing the independence of many British African territories. MacLeod refused to serve as a Cabinet Minister under Sir Alec Douglas-Home as he disapproved of the procedure by which Sir Alec was selected but later became the Colonial Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was also the editor of the 'Spectator'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Who was shortest serving Chancellor of the Exchequer Iain Macleod? Andrew Quinn

Kwasi Kwarteng.

Kwasi Kwarteng sacked by Prime Minister Liz Truss Andrew Quinn

Kwasi Kwarteng has cut his trip to the International Monetary Fund in Washington, USA short.

Will Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announce a budget U-turn today? Dennis Morton

Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget sent the financial markets into chaos. Credit: Getty Images

Bank of England bonds intervention explained Patrick Hollis

Liz Truss backs mini-budget despite cabinet not being consulted on top tax rate by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Liz Truss admits cabinet not consulted on top tax rate by Chancellor Will Millar

'Some people have been quick to say that politicians are all the same, but Keir Starmer is proving them wrong. He is a man of integrity and honesty.' Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Labour lead: latest polling would equate to 346 seat majority Patrick Hollis

The Chancellor today unveiled his mini-budget to the House of Commons. Credit: PA

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s stamp duty cut: What does it mean? Patrick Hollis

Kwasi Kwarteng has scrapped the top rate of income tax (Photo: PA)

The results of Kwasi Kwarteng’s first Autumn Mini-Budget. Benjamin Jackson

In his first test as Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce a mini budget this morning (September 23)

What could be announced in today’s mini-budget? Benjamin Jackson

Liz Truss has held her first meeting with her newly-appointed Cabinet - where the energy crisis will have undoubtedly been a key topic of conversation. Credit: Getty Images

The Liz Truss Cabinet: who has been given what by the new PM? Patrick Hollis

Liz Truss will be the third female prime minster of the United Kingdom (Getty Images)

Liz Truss: who might make new prime minister’s cabinet? Patrick Hollis

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Petrol prices could fall by 20p per litre within 2 weeks, says AA Matt Allan

Cost of living: families could face financial 'catastrophe' in 2022 with many set for £1,200 hit to income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Families could face financial ‘catastrophe’ with £1,200 hit to income Hiyah Zaidi

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has branded the mini-budget “a staggering statement”.

Martin Lewis brands Government mini-budget “a staggering statement”

The UK is braced for more high winds just days after Storm Arwen hit (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Storm Barra lashes UK with snow and strong winds Henry Sandercock

The Government hopes the move will insulate UK consumers from global energy price spikes (image: Shutterstock)

Households to be offered £5k grants to replace old boilers for greener heat pump... Henry Sandercock

The government confirmed it was putting troops on standby earlier this week (Photo: Getty Images)

Army could start delivering petrol by end of week - as PM reassures drivers Claire Schofield

Army tanker drivers 'stand ready' to deliver fuel amid supply crisis Carly Roberts

Drivers have been queuing at petrol stations amid fears of fuel shortages (Photo: Getty Images)

UK suspends competition law to tackle petrol shortages driven by panic-buying

Ofgem reviews the energy price cap every six months (Photo: Getty Images)

Around 15m UK households to face £178 annual energy bill hike Claire Schofield

Boris Johnson (Getty Images)

Tax rises ‘for 25 million people to fund social care reforms’ Group Reporter

A record 618,903 isolation alerts were sent to app users in England and Wales in one week (Photo: Getty Images)

NHS Covid app 'pingdemic' forces record 618,903 Brits into isolation in one week Claire Schofield

Tthousands of workers have been forced into quarantine after being contacted by NHS Track and Trace (Photo: Getty Images)

List of sectors exempt from Covid self isolation alerts to be published today Claire Schofield

The new gigafactory will create thousands of jobs in the North East (Photo: Getty Images)

Huge jobs boost for North East under plans for major UK electric car expansion Claire Schofield

The 10-day quarantine period could be axed in favour of daily lateral flow tests (Photo: Getty Images)

10-day quarantine for Covid contacts to be scrapped for fully vaccinated Brits Claire Schofield

The ban has already been extended several times during the pandemic (Photo: Shutterstock)

Eviction bans for renters and businesses extended in England for 3 more months Claire Schofield

A new deal has been announced between the Government and CureVac (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

The UK has struck a deal with a vaccine firm to respond quickly to Covid virus m... Rhona Shennan

Rumours about reducing UK workers' rights are false - according to Business Secr... Rhona Shennan