Liz Truss triumphs – but she is already running out of time

Storm clouds are predicted for her first speech to the nation, as the new prime minister faces soaring bills and inflation

As Liz Truss addresses the nation for the first time as prime minister on Tuesday afternoon, she may be forced to do it from the shelter of a grand Downing Street stateroom rather than at the traditional lectern outside.

But the thunder clouds forecast to gather over central London are not restricted to the weather, with the new prime minister facing an economic storm as soaring inflation and energy bills inflict pain on millions of families and businesses.