The prime minister is planning to reorganise the structure of some ministries

Prime minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a mini reshuffle of his cabinet today including a replacement for Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi.

Mr Sunak is also looking to break up the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy into separate ministries, according to a source aware of the discussions inside.

Describing plans for a “100-day reshuffle”, The Sun cited Whitehall insiders as it claimed that Mr Sunak could create a new energy department, with business and trade merged.

The morning cabinet meeting has been moved back to 10.30am, sources said.

Downing Street spokesperson have not confirmed the reports of a mini cabinet rejig.