World Oct 17 New UK Treasury chief reverses controversial economic plan By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press
World Oct 16 British Prime Minister Liz Truss goes from triumph to trouble in six weeks on the job In just six weeks, the prime minister’s libertarian economic policies have triggered a financial crisis, emergency central bank intervention, multiple U-turns and the firing of her Treasury chief. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Oct 14 UK names fourth treasury chief in a year amid economic turmoil Prime Minister Liz Truss appointed former Cabinet minister Jeremy Hunt to the post — the fourth Treasury chief in the U.K. this year. By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Oct 13 Despite economic turmoil, UK Treasury chief says tax-cutting plan stays Britain's Treasury chief has rejected suggestions that the Conservative government would reverse course on economic plans that have roiled financial markets. By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press
World Oct 03 UK scraps tax cut for wealthy that sparked market turmoil The British government has dropped plans to cut income tax for top earners. The move was part of a package of unfunded cuts that sparked turmoil on financial markets and sent the pound to record lows. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Sep 26 British pound plunges to new, all-time low as proposed tax cuts spark economic concerns By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British pound has fallen to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar after the government pledged a sweeping package of tax cuts that have fueled concerns about its economic policy. Continue reading
Sep 20 UK government says lights will stay on despite energy price surge By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Britain's business secretary says there is no danger that people won't be able to heat their homes this winter after a surge in natural gas prices forced him to hold emergency talks with energy suppliers and consumer groups. Continue reading