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Liz Truss heads to first summit of new club of nations
The PM will attend a new meet-up of European leaders, boosting hopes of a reset in UK-EU relations.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63151813?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
NI Protocol: 'Mood music' has changed in protocol talks - Simon Coveney
Technical negotiations between the UK and EU are set to restart on Thursday after eight months.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-63138010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss's speech ends showcase of dysfunction and division
Growth is just one of many problems facing the Tory government, the BBC's political editor says.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63148432?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Analysis of the prime minister's conference speech
Political Correspondent Ione Wells gives us her analysis of the prime minister's conference speech.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63149977?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Faisal Islam: Is Truss's growth plan running out of time?
The prime minister wants to be judged on boosting economic growth, but how easy will that be to deliver?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63144645?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss speech: PM pledges to get country through 'stormy days'
In her first party conference speech as PM, Liz Truss vows to take on the "anti-growth coalition".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63141831?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Key moments from Liz Truss’s speech
The prime minister vows to focus on “growth, growth and growth” at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63148644?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Why do politicians use walk-on music?
Bizarre, inappropriate and occasionally spot on - what music tells us about political leaders.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63138957?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Businesses 'dismayed' at £3k dinner event
Labour has written to firms who attended, offering them places at its equivalent event.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63147383?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
How did Liz Truss's Tory conference speech go down?
The BBC's Nick Eardley assesses the mood after Liz Truss's first conference speech as prime minister.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63148643?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The West did not stand up to Russia early enough, says Liz Truss
The prime minister says countries became "dependent" on authoritarian regimes for cheap energy.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63146925?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Liz Truss critical of 'anti-growth coalition'
Liz Truss speaks out against what she calls the "anti-growth coalition" in her conference speech.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63143847?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Moment Truss speech interrupted by protesters
Greenpeace campaigners heckle the prime minister a few minutes into her party conference speech.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63143848?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Liz Truss arrives on stage to Moving on Up track
The 90s classic, with lyrics 'nothing can stop me', accompanies the PM ahead of her conference speech.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63144620?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Increasing state pension age not ruled out
PM Liz Truss is considering options to help pay for her tax cuts, growth and bills help package.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63130849?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss facing pressure to ensure benefits rise in line with inflation
But Liz Truss says a decision hasn't been made, as the issue dominates the Tory party conference.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63125506?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Train firms must compromise over strikes, says transport secretary
Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan says all sides need to get together to find a solution.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63130850?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Government inefficiency costs £35bn a year, says ex-minister
Lord Agnew also argued there were 60,000 civil service jobs that were not needed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63131393?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Home Secretary Suella Braverman to change law to stop channel migrants
The home secretary tells the Conservative party conference she will make the Rwanda asylum plan "work".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63137769?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Kwasi Kwarteng's fiscal plan really will be published early
Despite confusion, the Treasury is going to release a long-awaited financial plan this month.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63130854?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Braverman on cutting channel boat crossings for migrants
The home secretary says the UK has to find a way to make its Rwanda plan "work" to stop those crossing the Channel in boats.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63131893?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Rebellion in the air over possible benefit squeeze
Some Tory MPs are clear they will not back a move to end the link between benefits and inflation.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63130852?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
What do government's tax changes mean for me?
The government has U-turned over scrapping the 45% rate of income tax, but other changes are going ahead.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/63120283?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
I'm still in favour of lower tax for high earners, says Liz Truss
But Liz Truss says she is not currently contemplating trying again to get rid of the 45p tax rate.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63131391?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to set out debt plan earlier than planned
The chancellor has been urged to say how he will pay for major tax cuts package.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63123880?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Conservative members react to the Chancellor's speech
Kwasi Kwarteng delivers his first conference speech as chancellor following a U-turn on tax policy.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63125717?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
UK summons top Iran diplomat over protest crackdown
Iran's top diplomat in the UK is called to the Foreign Office over Tehran's crackdown on protests.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63125102?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Kwasi Kwarteng attempts to put tax U-turn behind him
The chancellor says he wants to focus on delivering growth, after admitting it's been a "tough day".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63122732?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Fracking: I'd allow drilling in my back garden, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
The business secretary suggests residents living near fracking sites should get royalty payments.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63121832?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Micheál Martin welcomes Steve Baker's apology over Brexit talks
Steve Baker apologised for some of his behaviour towards Ireland and the EU during the Brexit process.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-63114549?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Make cannabis Class A drug, say Conservative police commissioners
A group of police and crime commissioners urge tougher penalties for supply and possession.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63115171?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
How tax cut policy U-turn was decided
The PM and chancellor held a series of crisis talks as it became clear the 45p tax cut policy was going to fail.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63116327?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tax U-turn lifts pound as borrowing costs fall
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng remains under pressure to detail how he will pay for wider tax cuts.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63118918?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Call an election if you want to change course, Nadine Dorries tells Liz Truss
The former culture secretary accuses the new PM of dumping Boris Johnson era policies.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63110543?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on plans to scrap 45p tax rate
Kwasi Kwarteng says the proposal was "drowning out a strong package" to boost economic growth.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63114279?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
King Charles will not attend climate summit on Truss advice
The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not go after he sought government advice.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63105522?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Chris Mason: Government's U-turn won't be forgotten
Tory MPs said the decision to offer the best paid a tax cut was unsellable, the BBC's political editor explains.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63116324?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brexit: Steve Baker sorry over behaviour towards Ireland during talks
The Conservative MP tells his party's conference that Irish relations "are not where they should be".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-63111685?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Labour favourites to win power at next election, says John Curtice
Liz Truss is now as unpopular with voters as Boris Johnson when he was ousted, says veteran pollster.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63110539?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory conference: Michael Gove hints he will vote against Liz Truss's tax plan
The top Tory says Liz Truss's policies are "not Conservative" but the PM says they will boost growth.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63108234?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ground should have been laid for tax cuts - Truss
But the prime minister says she sticks by her mini budget, despite a bad reaction from the markets.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63107649?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss: The prime minister's claims about the economy fact-checked
Prime Minister Liz Truss made claims on growth, borrowing costs and mortgage rises.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/63108082?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Kwarteng did not share tax insights at drinks party, says Tory chairman
The Tory chairman defends the chancellor over claims he discussed future spending plans with financiers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63106939?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Communication key for Liz Truss as MPs gather for Tory conference
As the Tory party conference starts, MPs, the market and the public need reassurance, the BBC's Ione Wells says.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63105748?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tax cut pledges a huge gamble, nations' finance ministers warn
Nations' ministers seek meeting with chancellor about "reversing the damaging effects" of tax cuts.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-63101915?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
That isn't me, Kwarteng tells Mirror over wrong image
The Mirror newspaper apologises after mistaking another man for the chancellor in an online story.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63100715?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss admits disruption after tax cut pledges
The prime minister acknowledges her economic plans will "involve disruption in the short term".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63098101?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brexit: UK and EU to restart talks over NI Protocol
The move comes after Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke to his EU counterpart Maroš Šefčovič.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-63081585?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Minister Kit Malthouse 'surprised' at market reaction to tax cuts
The education secretary says tax cuts were "advertised" during Liz Truss's leadership campaign.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63080161?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tax wealthiest 1% to fund home insulation, say Greens
In a conference speech, the party's co-leaders say a new levy would raise around £70bn a year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63087563?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Truss to go to first meeting of European nations club
More than 40 leaders, including from all EU countries, were invited to discuss security and energy issues.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63080165?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
BBC Question Time: 'My mortgage offer went to 10.5% after mini-budget'
A first-time buyer tells Question Time four mortgage offers were withdrawn after market turmoil.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63084380?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
PM quizzed on mini-budget by BBC regional political editors
Liz Truss faces questions about the fallout from her government's mini-budget and what it means to voters around the UK.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63082570?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss interviews: Five key exchanges with prime minister
The PM's reaction was keenly awaited after a dramatic week which saw a mini-budget and the pound slump.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63078213?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Truss wrong to say energy bills capped at £2,500
The prime minister was asked about her plans during a series of BBC local radio interviews.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/63075931?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Government is undercutting UK institutions, says former Bank governor
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney accuses Downing Street of working at cross-purposes with the Bank.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63070485?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Rupa Huq MP's Kwasi Kwarteng remarks were racist - London mayor
Sadiq Khan says comments made by "friend" Rupa Huq about Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng were wrong.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-63052522?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Striking barristers to vote on pay proposals
Lawyers in England and Wales are to vote on whether to end a strike, after a new offer from government.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63072901?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Treasury rejects U-turn on mini-budget despite turmoil
Government departments are also being told to find cuts to help reduce spending, the BBC is told.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63067163?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Labour conference: Delegates 'feel optimistic'
BBC chief political correspondent Nick Eardley reflects on the mood in Liverpool.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63067404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Bank of England steps in to calm markets
The Bank says it will buy government bonds to prevent a "material risk to UK financial stability".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63061614?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
What Tory MPs are saying about Kwasi Kwarteng's future
The chancellor is under pressure to do a U-turn but some MPs are prepared to give him more time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63066428?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Keir Starmer: Recall Parliament and abandon budget
Downing Street rejects opposition party calls for parliament to be recalled to tackle economic turmoil.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63058869?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Labour: Keir Starmer claims fact-checked
The Labour leader has made claims on oil and gas profits, tax and energy.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/63051962?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Labour left vow fight-back after Starmer speech
At a Socialist Campaign Group rally, Labour MPs on the party's left show some internal divisions remain.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63049289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Starmer will lose working class, say Liverpool dock strikers
Liverpool's dock workers have called on Keir Starmer to "show solidarity" with them on the picket line.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63055138?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
55 Tufton Street: The other black door shaping British politics
55 Tufton Street has hosted organisations that have had a big political impact over the last decade.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63039558?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Kwarteng's mini-budget: Shock-and-awe tactics from an unapologetic chancellor
The sheer daring nature of the Kwasi Kwarteng's announcement caused shockwaves, says Newsnight's Nicholas Watt.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63011639?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Stamp duty: What is it and how much do I pay?
What are the stamp duty rules across the UK?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53319433?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
At a glance: What's in the mini-budget?
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng outlines changes to tax, stamp duty and rules for those claiming benefits.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62920969?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?
Liz Truss has said a new US-UK trade deal is unlikely in the "short to medium term".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47213842?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The indyref2 questions facing the Supreme Court
What are the arguments set to be made in the Supreme Court about a Scottish independence referendum?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-61974087?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Pictures of King Charles in Scotland after speech in Westminster Hall
King Charles III addresses both Houses of Parliament for the first time as monarch before heading to Scotland.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-62876296?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss and Joe Biden: The big issue that could derail UK-US relations
Expect unity on Ukraine and China but there's one worrying point of tension between the UK and US.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62819799?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Crown and Parliament interact and introduce
In the coming days, the new head of state, the King, and the PM will visit Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62866447?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ex-PMs on taking Queen's advice and King's 'long apprenticeship'
Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Theresa May share memories of the Queen with Laura Kuenssberg.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62861656?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
King Charles III pays tribute to his mother in first speech
"Her dedication and devotion as Sovereign never waivered," the King says in a televised address.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62847191?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Obituary: Queen Elizabeth II
The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II was marked by her strong sense of duty.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61605149?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
New cabinet: Who is in Liz Truss's top team?
A guide to the people in Prime Minister Liz Truss's cabinet, with the new faces, as well as those who have changed roles.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62796077?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss: The East of England MPs taking a seat at cabinet
About a quarter of Liz Truss's new cabinet are MPs in the East of England.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-62821809?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss cabinet: Key ministers raise climate targets doubts
Is Liz Truss' new government still committed to dramatic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-62822941?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss: Applause and irony as world reacts to new UK PM
Ukraine sees Liz Truss as a leader from "the bright side of European politics" - others are less impressed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-62796353?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Boris Johnson's leaving speech fact-checked
The outgoing prime minister made claims on police, nurses, hospitals,rail and Brexit.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/62806217?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Who is Liz Truss? From teenage Lib Dem to Tory PM
The personal and political journey of the UK's new prime minister.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-58575895?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
In pictures: The prime ministers appointed by the Queen
The Queen has appointed every PM since 1955, but Liz Truss w the first invited to Balmoral.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-62795868?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
New UK prime minister: What can Liz Truss expect on her first day?
What awaits Liz Truss when she walks through the doors of Downing Street?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62596329?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss: What sort of prime minister will she be?
Will Liz Truss be a pragmatist in Downing Street, or will she govern as a lady not for turning
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62798300?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liz Truss: Who is the prime minister married to?
Ms Truss met her future husband Hugh O'Leary at the Tory party conference in Blackpool, in 1997
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62742243?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
How Liz Truss won the Conservative leadership race
The foreign secretary has won the race to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister after a two-month contest.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60037657?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tory leadership: How Liz Truss was chosen as PM
Liz Truss will be the UK's next prime minister.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62068930?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Chris Mason: No honeymoon period for next PM Liz Truss
Political survivor Liz Truss has triumphed, but in Downing Street she will be confronted by multiple problems.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62794187?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Truss and Sunak: Solar panels, tax and other claims fact-checked
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak both appeared on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/62787267?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Boris Johnson resignation: Did the outgoing prime minister meet his pledges?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made promises on Brexit,, taxes, health and police - did he deliver on them?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-58401767?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA