Wednesday, September 7, 2022

TRUSS HOSTS CABINET ON FIRST FULL DAY AS UK PM

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is in her first full day in the job, finalising details of a support plan on soaring energy prices.

It's reported the package could cost more than $100bn, with details due to be set out on Thursday.

Liz Truss has hosted the first meeting of her new cabinet, and will take part in Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons (1100G).

New Deputy Prime Minister Therese Coffey says she can't yet say how the energy support plan will be paid for.

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