Downing Street on Tuesday admitted that some Britons will find it “very difficult” to access the NHS this winter, as Rishi Sunak tried to regain control of the political agenda in the face of an escalating health crisis. Sunak, accused by Labour of going missing during a series of strikes and chaotic scenes at Britain’s … Read more
Rishi Sunak has given the go-ahead for a UK public information campaign to encourage people to cut their energy bills using straightforward measures such as turning down their boilers and switching off electrical devices during the day. The prime minister is considering various options for launching a public information campaign ahead of Christmas, designed to … Read more
A Dutch court has found three men with links to the Russian military guilty of murder for their roles in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 and sentenced them to life imprisonment. One man was acquitted due to lack of evidence. The case could set a legal precedent as … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with U.K. PM Rishi Sunak during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, in Bali, Indonesia. | Photo Credit: PTI British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a new “partnership” with India on Wednesday, at the G20 summit in Bali, Downing Street has announced. Under the U.K.-India Young Professionals … Read more
Rishi Sunak is the youngest British Prime Minister in 200 years and feels a sense of pride being the first Hindu in the highest office of state Rishi Sunak is the youngest British Prime Minister in 200 years and feels a sense of pride being the first Hindu in the highest office of state Rishi … Read more
Intensive negotiations continue towards a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UK and new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is committed to achieving a balanced deal, Downing Street said on Wednesday. Sunak, who took charge at 10 Downing Street last week, had a “very warm” introductory call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during … Read more
A spokesperson for the U.K. Prime Minister confirmed for The Hindu that negotiations have resumed under the nine-day-old Sunak government. A spokesperson for the U.K. Prime Minister confirmed for The Hindu that negotiations have resumed under the nine-day-old Sunak government. Negotiations between India and the U.K. towards finalising a trade agreement have resumed under the … Read more
Newly-appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family will be returning to live in a smaller flat above No 10 Downing Street as they were “very happy there,” his spokesperson has said. No 10 Downing Street has been the residence of British prime ministers since 1735, says the government’s website. It has three functions … Read more
Larry the feline revealed on Twitter that he had King Charles’ blessing to assume the post being vacated by Liz Truss Larry the Cat, the official chief mouser of 10 Downing Street, has jokingly laid claim to the premiership via Twitter, announcing on Thursday that he had been anointed by King Charles himself. “The King … Read more
Ukrainians have raised millions of dollars in online fundraisers to purchase drones, weapons, Starlink internet systems and other equipment to help their army fight Vladimir Putin’s invading forces. Now they have added bounty to that list. Crowdfunding started on Saturday for the capture of Igor Girkin, a prominent Russian nationalist who led Kremlin-backed separatists during … Read more