Kwasi Kwarteng

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

The Customs House puts forward planning permission to replace the South Shields crest.

Are house prices falling in South Tyneside? Check with our interactive tool Evie Lake

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

Cllr Ian Forster.

South Tyneside Conservative praises Autumn Statement Ross Robertson

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

Read This 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 Rahmah Ghazali

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

Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister after just 44 days

Readers react as Liz Truss resigns as PM after just 44 days Sam Johnson

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

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

Read This 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

Jeremy Hunt speaking to the BBC.

'Nothing off the table' on tax and spending cuts, says Jeremy Hunt By Dominic McGrath and Ben Hatton, PA Political Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

Disability benefit figures.

Over 22,000 to get disability benefit Will Grimond

Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has set out details of a major Government support package for businesses. Picture: PA.

Politics Cost of Living: Government to pick up half the tab for business energy bills Debra Fox

South Tyne homes energy efficiency ratings.

Half of South Tyne homes are not 'energy efficient' Will Grimond

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

(Photo: ANTHONY DEVLIN/AFP via Getty Images)

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

(Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Fuel firms accused of unjustifiable delays to petrol price cuts Matt Allan

Supermarkets urged to cut petrol prices as diesel nears £2 per litre Matt Allan

Electricity use increases

Electricity use rises as big bills loom Federica Bedendo

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

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

More green energy being used

More 'Green' energy being generated in South Tyneside Patrick Jack

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

Petrol stations across Sunderland and South Tyneside appeared to be quiet on Wednesday, September 30.

Petrol stations in Sunderland and South Tyneside quiet Ryan Smith

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 Claire Schofield