Liz Truss has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party - making her Britain's shortest serving Prime Minister and opening up another leadership contest. The FTSE 100 and pound edged up and gilts remained steady as Truss announced she would stand down, with the Tories due to choose a new leader within a week. Among UK companies with reports and updates are Dunelm, Relx, Travis Perkins, Schroders, AJ Bell and National Express. Read the Thursday 20 October Business Live blog below. > If you are using our app or a third-party site click here to read Business Live

Source: Daily Mail October 20, 2022 13:43 UTC