The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

In the 1970s, the UK government used a series of planned blackouts to manage energy shortages. The result was a three-day week for commercial use of electricity, with work and leisure often happening by torch or candlelight. Without widespread demand reduction to tackle the impact of high gas prices, European…

An RAC spokes person says petrol prices vary wildly depending on where a driver is in the country

Truss beats Sunak by slimmer margin than forecast - what’s top of her in-tray?

Depatures comes as Ms Truss to set out top team and announce plans to tackle cost of living crisis

Today's result leaves the former Chancellor at a crossroads, but he today insisted he would fight another General Election despite facing being consigned to the sidelines under Liz Truss

Liz Truss will become the next prime minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership contest. Ms Truss, who was the favorite to win the contest, will succeed Boris Johnson and become the nation's third female leader. She secured just over 81,000 to Mr Sunak's just over 60,000.…

Guardian readers on the issues they think – and hope – the incoming prime minister should prioritise

Liz Truss has today been given the role as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, after earlier this week saying she will announce cost of living help. But what exactly does she have left in the locker now she has assumed her role?

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was speaking after Liz Truss was elected the new Conservative leader.

Ms Truss will be appointed as Prime Minister tomorrow

The artwork shows former chancellor Rishi Sunak on the canvas, with Boris Johnson counting him out.