Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a dramatic reshuffle of his Cabinet this afternoon.
The long-awaited shake-up was to put in place a "strong team to build back better from the pandemic," according to No 10 sources.
Mr Johnson said his new top team will work "tirelessly to unite and level up the country".
Some ministers were sacked, many retained their positions, while new appointments were made.
Here, we take a look at the changes:
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Gavin Williamson was the first to lose his job as education secretary after months of calls for his removal - replaced by former vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi.
Mr Williamson confirmed his exit by saying “it has been a privilege to serve as education secretary since 2019”, adding that he will continue to support the Prime Minister and the government.
The reshuffle also brought about the exit of Robert Buckland as justice secretary, who has been replaced by former foreign secretary Dominic Raab, who has been widely criticised for his handling of the Afghanistan crisis.
Mr Raab will also become deputy Prime Minister - a role last held by Nick Clegg during the coalition government.
Liz Truss has filled his shoes as the new foreign secretary while Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed secretary of state for international trade.
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick was the third to get the sack, replaced by Michael Gove. He also takes on cross-government responsibility for levelling up and retains ministerial responsibility for the union and elections.
Meanwhile, Stephen Barclay has replaced Mr Gove as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and minister for the Cabinet Office.
Co-chair of the Conservative Party, Amanda Milling, was also fired, just weeks before the Tory conference.
Oliver Dowden has been demoted to take her position, as well as holding the title Minister without Portfolio.
Nadine Dorries, a best-selling author and former star of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, has become the new culture secretary in Mr Dowden's place.
A No 10 spokeswoman said: “Robert Buckland has made a huge contribution to government as Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, including making our streets safer through significant reforms to sentencing and tackling reoffending. The Prime Minister is grateful for his hard work and dedication.
“Robert Jenrick has led crucial work over the last two years, most importantly driving reforms to build more houses so home ownership becomes a reality for many more people. The Prime Minister is grateful for his drive and commitment.
“Gavin Williamson has played a key role in transforming the skills agenda as we create a high wage and high-skilled economy, providing a lifetime skills guarantee for millions across the country. The Prime Minister is grateful for his loyalty and service.”
Rishi Sunak remains the chancellor of the exchequer, Priti Patel has kept her job as the home secretary, and Ben Wallace remains defence secretary.
Sajid Javid is still the health secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng has kept his position as business secretary, and Alok Sharmer remains as the COP 26 President.
Thérèse Coffey has kept her title as secretary of state for work and pensions, along with transport secretary Grant Shapps and George Eustice as environment secretary.
Mark Spencer remains parliamentary secretary to the treasury - chief whip; Baroness Natalie Evans has kept her title as the leader of the House of Lords while Jacob Rees-Mogg stays as leader of the House of Commons.
Lord Frost remains minister of state, Cabinet Office; Michelle Donelan keeps her title as minister of state at the Department of Education; and Suella Braverman stays as Attorney General.
Kit Malthouse remains a minister in the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, while Nigel Adams received a new appointment of minister of state (minister without portfolio) in the Cabinet Office, and MP Simon Clarke has been newly appointed chief secretary to the Treasury - which was well received.
Meanwhile, Simon Hart, secretary of state for Wales, Brandon Lewis, secretary of state for Northern Ireland, and Alister Jack, secretary of state for Scotland, have all kept their jobs.
Following the announcements, Boris Johnson tweeted: "The Cabinet I have appointed today will work tirelessly to unite and level up the whole country. We will build back better from the pandemic and deliver on your priorities. Now let’s get on with the job."
