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Sunak accused of ‘flip-flopping’ on tax after pledge to cut VAT on energy bills

The Tory leadership hopeful was accused of proposing an unfunded tax reduction after saying tax cuts were a fairy tale.

The Independent UK

Who could be in the next cabinet under Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss?

These are some of the figures tipped to be part of the two candidates’ top teams

The Guardian - UK

Pensana build begins as Business Secretary aims to ensure UK critical mineral supply for EV and wind markets

'Independent sovereign capability' sought as strategy launches alongside ground-breaking for Humber facility to supply materials to electric vehicle and offshore wind markets

Birmingham Post

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Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng on why he is backing Liz Truss as next PM

Need to cut taxes stressed by senior cabinet colleague who acknolwedges Rishi Sunak as a 'strong contender'

Birmingham Post

UK’s scientific policy ‘rudderless’ as government fails to appoint new science minister

‘The government has committed to making the UK a science superpower but the absence of a science minister means any conversations about realising that goal are at risk of stalling’

The Independent UK

Third minister in Boris Johnson's government dodges committee scrutiny

Kwasi Kwarteng was due to answer questions from the Environmental Audit Committee but pulled out - the third cabinet secretary to do so this month

The National (Scotland)

Business Secretary becomes latest minister to skip committee hearing

Kwasi Kwarteng pulled out of a session with the Environmental Audit Committee at short notice amid claims the Government is avoiding scrutiny.

The Independent UK

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Energy secretary flown around Saudi Arabia by oil firm 'shows UK's hypocrisy'

Kwarteng was flown to various cities in the Saudi kingdom by majority state-owned oil firm Aramco

The National (Scotland)

Flying taxis coming to Bristol Airport as part of major £9.5m trial

The trials could begin as soon as 2024

Bristol Post

Legal setback for government over net zero plan as Britain swelters in heatwave

Record temperatures expected as red alert issued for extreme heat

The Independent UK

Liz Truss 'gets lost' trying to leave room after telling Tories she should be PM

The Foreign Secretary was spotted striding into a crowd before looking around in confusion for the exit, while three members of staff erupted into giggles by the doorway

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss says 'now is time' to 'deliver' despite being in Cabinet for 8 years

The Foreign Secretary enjoys the support of a number of Boris Johnson's allies including Kwasi Kwarteng and Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss ‘ready to be PM’ as she tries to reboot flagging Tory leadership bid

Foreign secretary portrays herself as ‘ready to be PM from day one’ in clear dig at rival Penny Mordaunt

The Guardian - UK

Who is backing whom? Tory MPs offer support as six leadership hopefuls remain

More than 200 MPs have offered public support for a candidate.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Who is backing who? Tory MPs offer support as six leadership hopefuls remain

More than 200 MPs have offered public support for a candidate.

The Independent UK

Who is backing who? 180 Tory MPs pledge their vote in leadership contest

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way as the first round of the vote looms.

The Independent UK

Who is backing who in leadership race as Tory MPs prepare to vote

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way.

The Independent UK

Charles ‘interested’ in Tory leadership contest, Business Secretary says

Kwasi Kwarteng said he spoke to the Prince of Wales about the leadership election when they met at Buckingham Palace.

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The Independent UK

Who is backing who? Eight candidates in leadership race as Javid pulls out

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss still lead the way

Wales Online

Who is backing who in the Tory leadership contest? MPs say who they want to be next PM

Rishi Sunak takes early lead as MPs nail colours to the mast

The Independent UK

Who is backing who? Tories nail colours to the mast in leadership contest

Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss are among the candidates leading the way.

The Independent UK

Tory contenders to succeed Boris Johnson warned against ‘unfunded tax cuts’

The hopefuls to be next prime minister appeared to be in a bidding war as they tried to win the backing of Conservative MPs.

Evening Standard

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak lock horns as Tory leadership race heats up

Tax attack on Sunak as he takes early lead in race to replace Boris Johnson

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss enters Tory leadership race with pledge to cut taxes from 'day one'

FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has formally launched her campaign to replace Boris Johnson, as rivals squabbled over promises of “fantasy tax cuts”.

The Guardian - UK

How to keep the lights on – UK gears up for worst-case energy scenarios

New supply chief Jonathan Mills starts drafting plans to safeguard winter supplies amid war in Ukraine

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