Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2022
Cyber espionage: Great Britain announces sanctions against China: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke of an "epochal challenge". His country is apparently ...
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Rishi Sunak given fixed penalty notice after being caught not wearing seatbelt: Rishi Sunak has been given a fixed penalty notice after being caught not wearing ...
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Quick Glance: Rishi Sunak was fined by the police for not wearing a seatbelt while driving.
- According to police, Rishi Sunak was issued a fixed penalty notice for failing to wear a seatbelt while filming a social media video in the rear of a moving automobile.
- Failure to use a seatbelt in a moving vehicle is a crime punishable by a £500 fine.
- "The prime minister believes everyone should wear a seatbelt," according to the spokeswoman.
- According to Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner, "Rishi Sunak is a total liability."
Zelenskyy spoke with UK Prime Minister about security guarantees for Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia
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#WIONPulse | US and UK launch fresh strikes against Houthis
Britain to announce new sanctions, says PM Rishi Sunak
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David Cameron announces UK sanctions against top Hamas leaders: New foreign secretary says Sunak government wants to help disrupt ‘abhorrent’ terrorist group
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-hamas-sanctions-israel-gaza-b2447087.html
Royal Navy: Rishi Sunak hints ships could be used to get aid to Palestine civilians amid Israel-Hamas conflict
portsmouth.co.uk/news/defence/royal-navy-rishi-sunak-hints-ships-could-be-used-to-get-aid-to-palestine-civilians-amid-israel-hamas-conflict-4445428
Rishi Sunak says Suella Braverman has 'expressed regret' for speeding scandal as he's told to launch investigation
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Quick Glance: Potential Consequences of Ethics Probe into Suella Braverman's Speeding Accusation
- The Prime Minister plans to consult his ethics adviser regarding allegations that Home Secretary Suella Braverman violated the Ministerial Code by requesting civil servants' help with a driving offense.
- According to the Code, civil servants should not 'act in a way that unjustifiably favors or discriminates against particular individuals or interests'.
- The Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests never formally investigated Ms. Braverman's breach.
- An inquiry can only be initiated with the Prime Minister's approval, but the adviser may request one if they suspect a minister has violated official rules.
Rishi Sunak will not face sanction after confidentiality rules breach judged 'inadvertent'
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'Liability' Sunak under fire after being handed second police fine: The prime minister has accepted a fine for failing to wear a seatbelt while filming a social ...
itv.com/news/2023-01-21/liability-sunak-under-fire-after-being-handed-second-police-fine
Hunt to pledge minimum wage rise and benefit sanctions at Tory conference: UK chancellor will promote ‘workers versus shirkers’ narrative in attempt to shift ...
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Nadhim Zahawi’s position as Tory chair ‘untenable’, says Labour: Angela Rayner calls for explanation after it emerged former chancellor paid 30% penalty to ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/21/nadhim-zahawi-position-tory-chair-untenable-labour
Nadhim Zahawi sacked as Tory chairman over tax affairs row: Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Tory party chairman after paying a penalty to resolve a ...
news.sky.com/story/nadhim-zahawi-sacked-as-tory-chairman-over-tax-affairs-row-12793431
Quick Glance: Rishi Sunak, Britain's Rishi Sunak, fires party chair in latest Conservative scandal
- LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his Conservative Party on Sunday after an ethics investigation into the chairman's tax affairs, adding to Sunak's party's woes.
- Sunak fired Nadhim Zahawi for a "serious breach" of the ministerial code, which governs how ministers should conduct themselves.
- According to the four-page report, Zahawi failed to disclose details when Sunak appointed him chair of the Conservative Party.
- Opposition politicians are now questioning what the prime minister knew before naming Zahawi to a senior position in the party.
Sunak to give MPs free vote on possible Johnson Partygate sanctions: MPs can decide ‘as individuals’ any action against former PM if he is found to have misled ...
theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/21/rishi-sunak-allows-mps-free-vote-on-johnson-partygate-sanctions
Rishi Sunak seatbelt fine not a resigning matter, says Raab: Deputy prime minister says leader’s apology for not wearing seatbelt shows integrity and ...
theguardian.com/politics/2023/jan/21/rishi-sunak-seatbelt-fine-not-a-resigning-matter-says-dominic-raab
After 'baby killer' case, UK PM Rishi Sunak pushes for stricter laws : PM Sunak said that "life means life" in a statement that was made ...
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Rishi Sunak's seat belt indiscretion in Lancashire has been commemorated with a 'blue plaque'.
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British House of Commons to vote on sanctions against Johnson: MPs could punish the ex-Prime Minister for lying about illegal parties during the Corona lockdown.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/boris-johnson-partygate-unterhaus-1.5946541
Quick Glance: Parliament set to deal Boris Johnson humiliating blow on his birthday
- On Monday, Boris Johnson turns 59 and Parliament will debate a report that concluded he had lied about a party.
- If the House of Commons supports the conclusions of the Privileges Committee's report, Johnson could be denied a lifetime pass to parliamentary buildings.
- Last week, the Privileges Committee concluded that Johnson had knowingly misled Parliament about Covid rules at his offices and residences.
- To become prime minister again, Johnson will have to win a new parliamentary seat.
G7 steps up Russia sanctions, seeks to cut China trade dependency: Leaders of the world's richest democracies agreed on Friday to stiffen sanctions against ...
reuters.com/world/g7-leaders-reckon-with-ukraine-haunted-by-hiroshima-nuclear-legacy-2023-05-18/
Quick Glance: G7 Summit: Tightening Sanctions on Russia and Protection Against China's Economic Coercion
- G7 leaders will discuss tightened sanctions on Russia and protection against China's economic coercion.
- Discussions on battlefield developments and tightening the sanctions regime against Russia are on the agenda.
- G7 leaders will also address China's economic coercion and work to bridge transatlantic differences on how to engage with Beijing.
- Japan is also inviting leaders from developing nations that have been wooed by Chinese investment.
Rishi Sunak says he did not let Suella Braverman 'off the hook' over speeding ticket
news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-says-he-did-not-let-suella-braverman-off-the-hook-over-speeding-ticket-12888985
Revealed: Tory minister and MPs claimed driving fines on expenses: Exclusive: It’s scandalous, says former ethics tsar as Sunak is dragged into new ethics row
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/driving-fines-mps-expenses-suella-braverman-b2346625.html
Rishi Sunak borrows from George Osborne’s playbook at PMQs: Rishi Sunak seemed keen to go back to the regime he was first elected under at PMQs today
spectator.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-borrows-from-george-osbornes-playbook-at-pmqs/
Treasury was aware of investigation into Nadhim Zahawi’s finances, sources claim: No 10 says ‘categorically untrue’ that Rishi Sunak knew about tax fine at time ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/26/treasury-was-aware-investigation-nadhim-zahawi-finances-sources-claim
Ukraine war latest: Sunak announces more defense aid, promises UK will be 'key part' of 'fighter jet coalition'
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest/
Marina Litvinenko tells Sky News that people "around" Vladimir Putin might "suffer" from sanctions on Russian diamonds coming into the UK ... Show more trib.al/e9UoFZN
Russia blood diamonds are latest Kremlin sanction from UK as Sunak goes after 86 more Putin-linked individuals
cityam.com/russia-blood-diamonds-are-latest-kremlin-sanction-from-uk-sunak-goes-after-86-more-putin-linked-individuals/
Rishi Sunak issues stern warning to Vladimir Putin over Ukraine: The Western allies have issued further sanctions and sent a warning to Vladimir Putin at the ...
metro.co.uk/2023/05/19/rishi-sunak-issues-stern-warning-to-vladimir-putin-over-ukraine-18810289/
UK announces ban on Russian diamonds in new sanctions package: Rishi Sunak will announce new sanctions on Russian diamonds and metals as part of an effort to ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/g7-summit-rishi-sunak-uk-russia-ukraine-zelensky-2023-htv3rcrxd
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The sign seemingly appeared overnight. It is not yet known who placed the plaque on the lamppost 👀
UK parliament’s standards commissioner investigating Prime Minister Sunak: The British parliament’s Commissioner for Standards opened an investigation into Prime ...
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Rishi Sunak faces PMQs as Zelensky visits and NI Protocol ruled lawful: Fresh sanctions on Russian businesses and elites have been announced by UK.
news.stv.tv/politics/watch-live-as-rishi-sunak-faces-prime-ministers-questions-as-zelensky-visits-and-ni-protocol-ruled-lawful
Quick Glance: Meeting with Prime Minister Sunak: Ukrainian President Selenskyj makes a surprise visit to the United Kingdom
- The fact that President Volodymyr Selenskyj is leaving embattled Ukraine is still remarkable: he is now on his way to the United Kingdom to meet with King Charles, among others.
- The EU is also looking forward to his visit.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj is scheduled to arrive in London later this Wednesday.
- According to Reuters, Selenskyj's impromptu trip abroad will include a visit to Ukrainian soldiers undergoing training in the United Kingdom.
Hunt says he has never paid a tax penalty amid growing calls for Zahawi to go: The chancellor raised suspicions by twice refusing to rule out having paid a fine ...
itv.com/news/2023-01-27/hunt-says-he-has-never-paid-a-tax-penalty-amid-growing-calls-for-zahawi-to-go
Sunak’s deal is a win for Northern Irish Unionists: Were the DUP to accept Sunak’s agreement with the EU, the party would widely be regarded to have played a ...
spectator.co.uk/article/sunaks-deal-is-a-win-for-northern-irish-unionists/
Nadhim Zahawi ‘absolutely’ not quitting over tax as Sunak under pressure to sack Tory chair
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Quick Glance: Nadhim Zahawi is under increasing pressure over a late tax payment that the Prime Minister was not informed about.
- When Rishi Sunak appointed Mr Zahawi to his Cabinet, he was not told about his tax affairs, which the minister tried to keep private for months.
- Mr Zahawi is still under pressure to reveal more information about his tax affairs and correspondence with HMRC.
- "Rishi Sunak can no longer maintain his deafening silence over Nadhim Zahawi's tax scandal." she said.
- "The Prime Minister must now come clean on what he knew and when about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs and the concerns raised with Number 10."
Ministers escape to Chequers while Nadhim Zahawi tax row rumbles on: Rishi Sunak took his senior ministers on an awayday yesterday – as Britain’s top taxman ...
metro.co.uk/2023/01/27/ministers-escape-to-chequers-while-nadhim-zahawi-tax-row-rumbles-on-18173916/
Yevgeny Prigozhin: UK reviews rules after Wagner head sued journalist: Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of Russia's Wagner group, used an exemption to get around UK ...
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Universal Credit claimants can’t afford another Tory benefits crackdown: The PM’s focus should be on getting people into higher paid careers ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/universal-credit-claimants-cant-afford-another-tory-benefits-crackdown-2146856
Blackpool: Plaque erected to 'commemorate' Sunak not wearing seatbelt: A special blue plaque has been built to commemorate the spot Rishi Sunak was filmed not ...
metro.co.uk/2023/02/01/blackpool-plaque-erected-to-commemorate-sunak-not-wearing-seatbelt-18204197/
"No issues were raised during Zahawi appointment process"
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UK PM Sunak has never paid a penalty to tax office, says spokesperson: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has never paid a penalty to the country's tax office ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-sunak-has-never-paid-penalty-tax-office-says-spokesperson-2023-01-25/
HMRC tells MPs: 'No penalties for innocent errors': NADHIM Zahawi has come under more pressure over his tax affairs after the head of HMRC told MPs there were ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23277751.hmrc-tells-mps-no-penalties-innocent-errors/
PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak take on Keir Starmer in the House of Commons on January 25
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Harry Kane’s paradoxical footballing career: No one has scored more goals for England. But a missed penalty means that team success still eludes him
economist.com/culture/2022/12/11/harry-kanes-paradoxical-footballing-career
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pronounced the end of the so-called “golden era” of relations with #China in his first foreign policy speech since taking ... Show more #COVID
After attack on Rushdie: British prime ministerial candidate Sunak calls for sanctions against Iran
spiegel.de/ausland/salman-rushdie-rishi-sunak-britischer-premier-kandidat-fordert-iran-sanktionen-a-7f8b5893-6e2b-4da8-9fda-d30cd93a6034
Quick Glance: Salman Rushdie is on a ventilator following an attack, and authorities have identified the individual who stabbed the novelist.
- Salman Rushdie was stabbed in New York, according to Gravitas.
- During a press conference, New York State Police Commander Eugene Staniszewski stated, "We don't have any indication of a motive at this time."
- Also read: Salman Rushdie's answer to the attack: "Your words are stronger than their weapons, therefore they attack you"
- According to a Reuters update, Rushdie was on a ventilator and unable to speak on Friday evening after the incident.
Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak says Russian sanctions 'not cost free' for Britons and warns of 'difficult times ahead'
news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-rishi-sunak-says-russian-sanctions-not-cost-free-for-britons-and-warns-of-difficult-times-ahead-12571392
Rushdie attack should be wake-up call to sanction Iran: Rishi Sunak: A fatwa calling for Salman Rushdie to be killed over his book ‘The Satanic Verses’ was ...
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Britain Will Take Measures to Ease Inflation’s Impact, Finance Minister Says: The country’s finance minister said that sanctions on Russia were “not cost-free ...
nytimes.com/2022/03/23/business/british-economy-russian-sanctions.html
Salman Rushdie off ventilator, says agent; Rishi Sunak calls for tougher sanctions against Iran
financialexpress.com/world-news/salman-rushdie-off-ventilator-and-condition-improving-agent-says/2629881/
Quick Glance: Salman Rushdie's family was relieved that his 'fiesty sense of humour remained intact'.
- Sir Salman Rushdie's family says he still has his "usual feisty and defiant sense of humour" despite suffering catastrophic, life-changing injuries.
- 'We are tremendously relieved that yesterday he was removed off the ventilator and supplementary oxygen, and he was able to pronounce a few words,' said Sir Salman's son Zafar.
- Matar pleaded not guilty and was ordered jailed without bail pending his trial.
- According to his lawyer, Nathaniel Barone, the authorities took too long to bring Matar before a judge, keeping him "hooked up to a bench at the state police barracks"
UK PM Hopeful Rishi Sunak On Salman Rushdie Attack: "It's A Wake-Up Call"
ndtv.com/world-news/attack-on-salman-rushdie-uk-pm-hopeful-rishi-sunak-on-salman-rushdie-attack-its-a-wake-up-call-3252841
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war 'not cost free' for UK and warns of 'difficult times ahead'
news.sky.com/story/chancellor-rishi-sunak-says-sanctions-on-russia-over-the-ukraine-war-not-cost-free-for-uk-and-warns-of-difficult-times-ahead-12571019
Britain's Sunak says he will help with cost of living where possible: British finance minister Rishi Sunak, preparing for a budget update this week ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-sunak-says-he-will-help-where-possible-with-cost-living-2022-03-20/
Rishi Sunak targets Russia with fresh banking sanctions: The measures, co-ordinated with the US and the EU, are designed to cut off Moscow from raising funds.
bbc.com/news/business-60553362
UK’s Rishi Sunak vows tax cuts as he warns Russian sanctions not ‘cost free’: With one eye on election amid cost of living squeeze, chancellor is accused of ...
politico.eu/article/sunak-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-not-cost-free/
UK bans exports of high-end luxury products to Russia in fresh set of sanctions: Rishi Sunak has announced a mammoth tax hike on hundreds of Russian goods ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/russia-sanctions-uk-ban-luxury-high-end-product-tariff-hike-goods-1517396
Sunak must offer more support to counteract collateral damage of sanctions: Inflation and higher energy bills could lead to sharpest fall in UK living standards ...
theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/27/sunak-must-offer-more-support-to-counteract-collateral-damage-of-sanctions
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