Liz Truss has appointed Jeremy Hunt as her new Chancellor following her decision to sack Kwasi Kwarteng in a day of high political drama in Westminster.
The Prime Minister has turned to the former health and foreign secretary as a safe pair of hands as she scrambles to restore some political credibility in the wake of a damaging six weeks in power.
Ms Truss has also taken the decision to sack Chief Secretary to the Treasury Chris Philp, who has now been moved to become the Paymaster General.The mini-reshuffle comes on a seismic day in Westminster, as Ms Truss desperately fights to regain control over her faltering premiership.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chelsea identify Norwich City chief as potential new sporting director after Freund snubNorwich City sporting director Stuart Webber has emerged as a surprise contender to join Chelsea as their new sporting director.
Read more »
Metropolitan Police chief has concerns over rapid hiring of officersSir Mark Rowley is reviewing targets, questioning if the speed of hiring new officers is 'wise'.
Read more »
Mini-budget 'complicated' Bank of England's battle to bring down inflation, says IMF chief economistThe International Monetary Fund's chief economist warns that inflation is 'still going to be high [next year]' and it will be an 'environment where people are going to feel more pain in terms of their incomes'.
Read more »
Rossendale council's chief executive set to leave for university roleNeil Shaw has been involved with the borough for almost three years
Read more »