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Sunak Hit With Biggest Tory Rebellion Over Rwanda Plan Amendments
Sunak could face a humiliating defeat that could cost the Conservative Party its next general election win if Tory MPs continue to vote for Rwanda policy amendments.
Sunak Defends Rwanda Plan At PMQS As Starmer Goes On The Offensive Ahead Of Crucial Vote
Two deputy chairmen of the Conservatives resigned from their roles as they joined dozens of Tory right-wingers in backing amendments to toughen the scheme.
Sunak Says UK Is Ready To Strike Houthis Rebels Once More
Rishi Sunak contradicts Grant Shapps as he warns that the UK is ready to strike Yemeni rebels once more if the group continue to hold hostages and attack shipments.
Boris Johnson Joins Tory Rebels Demanding Amendments To Rwanda Bill
The bill in its current form is due to be debated and voted on in Parliament today, setting Sunak on a collision course with both factions of his party.
Banking Watchdog Issues AI Warning As World Leaders Gather In Davos
Although the conference in Davos maintains a focus on the economy, AI is likely to play a big role in the discussions.
Conservatives On Course For Worst Electoral Defeat Since 1997, New Poll Suggests
Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, which is widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that The Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.
Britain To Increase Ukraine Support To £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces
Since Russia invaded their neighbours in February 2022, The UK has committed £4.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
Government Spent £27,000 On Alcohol During Covid-19 Pandemic: Report
The report was published on Thursday after repeated delays.
UK Energy Security Assured for 70 years With A Nuclear Roadmap for the Biggest Nuclear Power Expansion
The UK government has announced a civil nuclear roadmap that seeks to revive the UK nuclear sector with a plan to build new nuclear reactors, fuels, and technology, adding UK jobs across the country.
AI-Powered Misinformation Is The World's Biggest Short-Term Threat, Claims New Report
With 2024 being dubbed by many as "the year of elections", their Global Risks Report expressed fears that a wave of artificial intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation could influence democratic processes and polarise society.
Climate Advisers Criticise Jeremy Hunt's Net Zero Target Claims
The absence of clear and immediate strategies to decarbonise these sectors has raised doubts about the government's commitment to its climate pledges.
UK Not Supplying Migrant Boats Information to France Says French Audit Report
A recent report, published by a French audit organisation, accused the UK government of supplying un-crosschecked patchy information, which prevented France from stopping migrant boats across the English Channel.
Rishi Sunak Under Fire for Failing to Appoint New Climate Committee Chief
The watchdog, responsible for advising the UK government on climate policy, has been without a leader for 18 months since the departure of former chief Lord Deben.
Storm Gerrit's Fury Escalates: Urgent Calls for Action as Communities Grapple with Destruction
The storm, named by the Met Office on Tuesday, left a trail of destruction, with severe weather alerts in effect on Wednesday.
No 'Firm Date' For Stopping The Boats, Admits British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Sunak's strategy to cut this figure is centred around sending migrants to Rwanda – but this plan was blocked by the Supreme Court last month.
Small-Island Nations Criticise COP28 Agreement For Not Considering Poorer Economies
While the COP28 agreement sets out to see the end of fossil fuels, the UN reported that the world is still not on track to meet net-zero goals by 2050.
Sunak Wins Rwanda Bill Vote And Avoids Tory Rebellion
Despite several humanitarian concerns, Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda legislation was passed by an overall majority vote in the House of Commons this week.
MIT Group Publishes White Papers On AI Governance With Aim to Limit the Harm of the Technology
The European Union is currently trying to finalise the world's first "AI Law", that will aim to regulate systems based on the level of risk they pose.
Sunak Faces Grilling From COVID Inquiry Over 'Missing' WhatsApps
Last week, former prime minister Boris Johnson defended his actions and hit out at "dramatic" representations of the Partygate revelations.
Home Office Reveals The Government Paid Rwanda A Further £100m This Year
The substantial payment was made in April of this year, the Home Office's top civil servant said in a letter to MPs, after £140m had already been sent to the African nation.
Home Secretary James Cleverly Signs New Ayslum Treaty in Rwanda
Cleverly said there was now no "credible" reason to block the deportation flights because the treaty addressed all the issues raised by the Supreme Court
UK Announce Climate Aid At COP28 After Second Earthquake Rocks The Philippines
After a violent earthquake rocked the Philippines for the second time in two weeks, Sunak announced that the UK will be providing countries vulnerable to climate change with funding.
COP28 Leaders 'Have Noticed' That Sunak Is Delaying Climate Promises
While attempting to protect the public's personal finances at COP28, Sunak was criticised by international leaders for continuing to delay net zero goals.
Sunak Accused of Misrepresenting UK Climate Aid Ahead of COP28 Attendance
Charities and NGOs accuse the government of changing how it calculates climate spending to claim it will exceed targets.
Will Sunak's Elgin Marbles Snub to the Greek PM Affect UK-Greece Bilateral Relations?
Rishi Sunak is under fire over a last-minute snub to the Greek PM on the Elgin Marbles issue which led to the Greek PM returning to Greece without discussing issues like illegal immigration and Gaza.
Starmer Says Tories In "Open Revolt" As Sunak Left Red-faced At PMQs
At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.
Sunak Firmly Rejects Von der Leyen's Suggestions of UK Rejoining EU
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit.
UK Government To Intervene In the Telegraph Takeover Deal As Tories Worry About the Newspaper's Operations
Several Tory MPs have urged the UK government to intervene in the Telegraph takeover deal by UAE-backed investment fund, resulting in the Media Secretary writing a hard-hitting letter to the involved parties.
UK and US Develop New Global Guidelines for AI In An Attempt To Raise The Cybersecurity Levels
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) drew up the Guidelines for Secure AI System Development with help from industry experts and 21 other international agencies and ministries.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.