- Prime Minister Liz Truss is to hold a press conference amid speculation of a major U-turn on Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget.
- Mr Kwarteng flew back to London on Friday for crisis talks after cutting short a visit to the International Monetary Fund’s annual meeting in Washington.
- It follows days of turmoil in the markets amid concerns about the impact of his £43 billion tax giveaway on the public finances.
- Mr Kwarteng’s flight touched down at Heathrow Airport amid reports he will be sacked as Ms Truss seeks to shore up her battered authority among Tory MPs.
- We'll be bringing you live updates below
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