Labour criticises chancellor’s trip to US for ‘chinwag’

Nadhim Zahawi to go on fact-finding trip to discuss measures on energy costs in what are likely to be his last days in post

Nadhim Zahawi will spend what are likely to be his final few days as chancellor in the US on a fact-finding trip to discuss measures to tackle soaring energy costs.

Zahawi, who took over as chancellor eight weeks ago and is likely to be replaced if, as widely expected, Liz Truss is unveiled as the next Conservative leader, will also discuss the Ukraine war and cooperation on financial services.