Liz Truss Becomes , New UK Prime Minister.<br />AP reports that Truss became Britain's <br />new prime minister on Sept. 6.<br />The formal ceremony was held at <br />Balmoral Castle in Scotland with Queen Elizabeth II.<br />The formal ceremony was held at <br />Balmoral Castle in Scotland with Queen Elizabeth II.<br />The ceremony is historically held at <br />Buckingham Palace, but since the 96-year-old queen is <br />having mobility issues as of late, changes were made.<br />The ceremony is historically held at <br />Buckingham Palace, but since the 96-year-old queen is <br />having mobility issues as of late, changes were made.<br />Truss was appointed prime minister one day after the Conservative Party voted in her favor.<br />A general election wasn't required since Conservatives <br />hold the majority in the House of Commons. .<br />Truss, 47, faces many pressing issues right out of the gate , such as calls to curb soaring prices, address labor unrest, fix a struggling health care system and attack the current energy crisis. .<br />The energy crisis, brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has the potential to shutter businesses and leave the poor without heat in the winter months due to skyrocketing prices. .<br />The energy crisis, brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has the potential to shutter businesses and leave the poor without heat in the winter months due to skyrocketing prices. .<br />AP reports that the new prime minister plans to <br />cap energy bills, which would come out of <br />taxpayers' pockets to the tune of up to $116 billion. .<br />British news media reports Truss will reveal her entire energy strategy on Sept. 8
