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Treasury warns of inevitable tax rises in upcoming financial statement Dennis Morton

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Suella Braverman has reportedly stepped down as Home Secretary.

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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)

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Jeremy Hunt speaking to the BBC.

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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)

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Kwasi Kwarteng.

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Kwasi Kwarteng has cut his trip to the International Monetary Fund in Washington, USA short.

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Bank of England bonds intervention explained Patrick Hollis

Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng speaking to the media ahead of the Conservative Party annual conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham

Plan to cut 45% tax rate for highest earners scrapped in Government U-turn Kevin Clark

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Michael Gove (left) is at odds with mini-budget policies of Liz Truss (right).

Mini-budget row continues By David Hughes, Sam Blewett and Sophie Wingate, PA Political Staff

'Some people have been quick to say that politicians are all the same, but Keir Starmer is proving them wrong. He is a man of integrity and honesty.' Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Labour lead: latest polling would equate to 346 seat majority Patrick Hollis

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his "mini-budget" to the House of Commons, prompting a slump in the value of the pound. (Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament via AP)

Pound slumps as government spending plans savaged James Harrison

The Chancellor today unveiled his mini-budget to the House of Commons. Credit: PA

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Library assistants Lynn Hobson, Suzanne Chadaway and Stacy Miller at the Word, in South Shields, one of the 'warm and welcoming' locations being set up by South Tyneside Council during the colder months.

News More details confirmed for 'warm and welcoming' places scheme Chris Binding

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

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What could be announced in today’s mini-budget? Benjamin Jackson

Disability benefit figures.

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

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South Tyne homes energy efficiency ratings.

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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

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

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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

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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

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