Markets respond positively as Truss sacrifices her political ally
The chancellor has returned early from meeting the IMF in Washington DC
COMMENT: Mini-Budget appeared positive – but time will tell
Raft of tax cuts announced in mini-Budget
Planning and tax rules will be relaxed in up to 40 areas
Plans for around 40 “investment zones” will be revealed in today’s mini-Budget
Cuts to stamp duty are being referred to as the “rabbit” to be pulled from the hat
Focus on growth is welcome, but economists question whether chancellor has tools to achieve his goal