Home
> Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak
The UK will lead on limiting the dangers of artificial intelligence, says PM Rishi Sunak
The UK will lead on "guard rails" to limit the dangers of AI, says Rishi Sunak, signalling that the government may seek to adopt a more cautious approach to the development of AI.
Global warming set to break crucial 1.5C limit for first time
The world's temperature is likely to surpass the 1.5C limit for the first time, scientists predict, warning that the development of El Niño will "most likely lead to a new spike in global heating".
Children in England are best readers in the Western world, new study suggests
According to a new study, children in England are better at reading than anywhere else in the Western world.
In Taiwan, UK's ex-PM to urge West to confront 'Cold War' with China
Sunak has pushed back on Truss's tough rhetoric against China issued before and during her 49-day tenure in 10 Downing Street last year
Ukraine leader targets 'jets coalition' on UK visit
The visit came as a Russian missile strike killed four people and hit a hospital in eastern Ukraine
UK interest rates raised for 12th time in a row to highest level for almost 15 years
UK interest rates have been raised for the 12th time in a row in a further attempt by the Bank of England to slow the rising cost of living, increasing the Bank's base rate from 4.25 to 4.5 per cent.
Starmer revels in Sunak's election woes at PMQs
Throughout a fiery two-hour exchange with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Labour leader seemed revitalised by his party's success in the local elections.
King Charles thanks UK for 'greatest coronation gift'
Monday was declared a public holiday to mark the final day of celebrations -- meaning people could enjoy Sunday unencumbered.
Local election results show Labour on course to win majority in general election
Last night's local elections across the UK were billed as a crucial indicator of the next general election, with the Labour Party building a double-digit lead over the Conservatives.
UK's Sunak warns of 'hard' test in first date with voters
Sunak conceded that his Tory party faced a "hard" trial with voters, after it ditched Boris Johnson and then Liz Truss in quick succession last year.
Broken ceasefire during Sudan crisis forces UK government to evacuate British nationals
According to the Sudanese Doctors Union, only 23 of the 78 hospitals in the capital remain operational. Meanwhile, the UK makes plans to evacuate British diplomats.
Inflation takes food prices nearly 9% higher than this time last year
Just when it looked like we reached a turning point in the fight against inflation, figures from last-month show its impacts are still biting retailers. Inflation has taken food prices 8.9% higher than this time last year.
Rishi Sunak under fire for disclosing details of probe into wife's interest in firm
The troubles for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak do not seem to be coming to an end anytime soon.
Sunak seeks to boost UK business links amid crisis
Sunak's Conservatives and the main opposition Labour party are jockeying for position ahead of a general election expected next year.
FDA demands independent inquiry into bullying following Raab's resignation
The FDA union claim that the problem of ministerial bullying is bigger than Raab. However, in his resignation letter, Raab has pushed back against the investigation into his conduct.
Recent report reveals only one in 40 UK companies adopt net zero targets
Only one in 40 UK companies have fully adopted the most challenging "gold standard" targets for setting a course to net zero, a report by the IPPR has revealed.
UK government's updated Net Zero Strategy welcomed by finance industry
The Government's updated Net Zero Strategy, which now recognises the key role played by UK-based professional bodies, has been welcomed by the finance industry.
PM Rishi Sunak wants UK to get rid of 'anti-math' mindset
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to get rid of the mindset that says it is "OK to be bad at math." The Prime Minister wants to make it compulsory for students to study some form of math until the age of 18.
Rishi Sunak investigated over wife's interest in UK childcare firm
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being investigated by parliament's standards watchdog over whether he properly declared his wife's shareholding in a childcare company which stands to benefit from new government policy.
N.Ireland marks 25 years of peace, but police come under attack
Police vehicles were on Monday pelted with projectiles, including petrol bombs, during an illegal dissident republican march in Londonderry on the eve of Biden's visit.
Work to be done, PM Sunak says 25 years after N.Irish peace deal
A quarter of century since the signing of a peace deal that largely ended violence in Northern Ireland, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said efforts had to be intensified to restore the power-sharing government central to the accord.
UK unveils plans to house asylum seekers in military bases
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made stopping illegal crossings of the Channel one of his priorities
New Illegal Migration Bill "incompatible" with European Convention on Human Rights
The government's newly-proposed Illegal Migration Bill may be "incompatible" with The European Convention on Human Rights, according to an immigration expert.
Scottish Muslim leader's rise underlines 'new norm' in UK
Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is the Hindu son of parents whose familial roots lie in India.
Britain's Challenger tanks have arrived in Ukraine: Kyiv
In London, Britain's government said Monday that Ukrainian crews who have been training to use UK-donated Challenger 2 tanks are now ready to deploy to the frontline.
UK lawmakers overwhelmingly back key element of N.Irish trade pact
The refusal to support the government threatens to reawaken deep divisions within the governing party over Brexit.
UK govt, health unions agree pay deal in bid to end strikes
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the agreement as "affordable for the taxpayer" and allowing his government "to deliver on my promise to halve inflation".
PM Rishi Sunak gets into trouble with law enforcement over his dog
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has often landed himself in hot water, either through his words or his actions.
Britain battles to limit SVB damage as would-be buyer for UK arm steps in
A would-be buyer for the UK arm of failed U.S. lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) stepped forward on Sunday as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government was working to limit any fallout for companies from the bank's demise.
UK's Sunak will invite Biden to Northern Ireland peace anniversary
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will invite U.S. President Joe Biden to Northern Ireland in April to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement