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Plummeting Pound Becomes Fresh Fodder For Jokes At Tories' Expense

"Does anyone in charge know what they're doing," one critic tweeted.
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Bankers’ Bonuses Cap Scrapped By Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

The cap limited annual pay-outs to twice a banker’s salary.
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Benefits For Part-Time Workers Could Be Cut Unless They Work Longer Hours

Kwasi Kwarteng plans shake-up of the welfare system with focus on the over-50s.
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The 15 Most Outlandish Ideas From The Tory Government - Yet To See Light Of Day

Anyone remember the bridge to Northern Ireland?
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How The Tories And Labour Plan To Mark The Queen's Death At Their Party Conferences

The Lib Dems cancelled their event as it was due to take place during the national mourning period.
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Fracking Ban Lifted By Liz Truss — Despite Risk Of Earthquakes Not Known

British Geological Survey report says more drilling is needed to establish "seismic impacts".
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Surreal Moment New Minister Just Stays Silent When Questioned On BBC Breakfast

People are calling it the "most honest answer yet from a Tory MP".
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Why Some People Think Theresa May's Easy Question For Liz Truss Was Not A Win After All

May's PMQs cameo left all of her Conservative colleagues cheering, but not everyone felt it was a good point.
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Liz Truss Says She Won't Tax Energy Firms' £170bn Profits To Ease Cost Of Living Crisis

Keir Starmer accuses the new prime minister of making "working people foot the bill".
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The Liz Truss Guide To Public Speaking: What Can We Learn From Her Mega Awks?

As Truss heads into her first PMQs, expect some more unique speechifying.
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