With Liz Truss’s authority ebbing, questions abound about how long she can cling to her post.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
Under Fire, New U.K. Leader Retreats on Economic Strategy
Fighting for her political survival, Prime Minister Liz Truss fired her top ally and reversed course on tax-cutting plans, trying to shore up financial markets and her poll ratings.
Kwasi Kwarteng Is Fired as U.K. Finance Minister
Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor of the Exchequer, was under pressure to reverse his fiscal plan after it rattled markets and prompted an open backlash among politicians.
Kwasi Kwarteng, Top U.K. Finance Official, Cuts U.S. Trip Short
Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is under pressure to reverse his fiscal plan after it rattled markets and prompted an open backlash among politicians.
Amid Turmoil, Can Truss Afford to Hold on to Tax-Cutting Plan?
Prime Minister Liz Truss and her chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng, say they are holding steady on their plans, but experts believe concessions are inevitable.
How the U.K. Finance Minister Came to Ignore Finance Experts
Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor of the Exchequer, faces widespread anger over the tax cuts he and Liz Truss have pushed, but their history of dismissing the economic establishment goes back years.
Keir Starmer Accuses Liz Truss of Losing Control of Britain’s Economy
Under the governing Conservatives, the markets are down and the pound is under pressure. On Tuesday, Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, staked his claim as the guardian of sound fiscal policy.
Truss Pledges to Support Ukraine in Speech at U.N. General Assembly
The prime minister of Britain also restated a promise to raise Britain’s spending on defense to 3 percent of G.D.P. by 2030, a commitment long urged by the United States,.
Windsor, Queen’s Final Resting Place, Has a Long Association With Her
Queen Elizabeth spent much time as the castle outside London. Her husband is also buried there.
Crowds Gather in Windsor to Await the Arrival of the Queen’s Coffin
Queen Elizabeth II will be interred in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle later on Monday.