A two-and-a-half-week program of bond buying came to a close on Friday, leaving investors nervous about what will happen when markets reopen on Monday.
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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.
Liz Truss Stirs Uncertainty Over the U.K.’s Economic Plans
Prime Minister Liz Truss appeared to rule out cuts in public spending, as doubts about the fiscal soundness of the government’s program continued to roil the markets.
Striking Defense Lawyers in U.K. Agree to Return to Work
The government will increase legal aid fees by 15 percent for new and existing cases, ending a weekslong walkout.
The West Has a Migration Crisis. Why Does Rwanda Want to Help?
The small African nation has positioned itself as an altruistic partner of wealthier countries seeking to curb migration. But experts say Rwanda’s human rights record makes it no refuge for asylum seekers.
Truss Meets With European Leaders, Signaling Thaw in Relations
Brexit still needs some ironing out, but Prime Minister Liz Truss’s government seems to be warming to working with Europe.
Truss Faces Protests During Speech at Her Party’s Conference
Britain’s beleaguered new prime minister weathered a protest during her set-piece annual speech to deliver an uncompromising message.