Tag: Rishi Sunak

Tuesday, November 14th 2023 - 09:10 UTC
Former PM Cameron becomes UK's new Foreign Secretary

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook front pages worldwide Monday by appointing his predecessor David Cameron (2010-2016) as the United Kingdom's new Foreign Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle sparked by the dismissal of Suella Braverman from Home Affairs and her subsequent replacement by James Cleverly. Braverman was sacked after dubbing pro-Palestinian protests in London as “hate marches.”
Wednesday, October 18th 2023 - 13:19 UTC
UK announces £10 million humanitarian aid for civilians in Occupied Palestinian Territories

On Monday 16 October, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a further £10 million in humanitarian aid funding for civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), in response to the escalating conflict.
Friday, October 13th 2023 - 07:04 UTC
UK sends Royal Navy and Air surveillance in support of Israel and stability in the region

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has directed UK military assets to be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, reinforce regional stability, and prevent escalation.
Saturday, September 30th 2023 - 08:27 UTC
Falklands attends the Conservative Party Conference at Manchester

The Falkland Islands will be present at the annual Conservative Party conference scheduled to begin on Sunday and last until Wednesday, 4 October, when the Prime Minister will be giving one of the closing speeches.
Monday, September 25th 2023 - 08:53 UTC
Changes to the net zero plan by PM Sunak stir controversy in UK and Globally

Condemnation and praise for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who last week delayed the net zero plan by pushing back a ban on new petrol cars from 2030 to 2035 and announced delays on other key green policies.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 08:50 UTC
Labour's Starner on tour to polish his international standing, hosted by Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the leader of UK's opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, at Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday. The meeting comes as Starmer — increasingly confident that he can oust the ruling Conservatives and bring Labour back into government for the first time in well over a decade — has been making a number of appearances on the world stage.
Thursday, August 31st 2023 - 12:43 UTC
A close ally of PM Sunak, Grant Shapps replaces Wallace as Defense Secretary

Grant Shapps, one of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s staunchest Cabinet allies, was named U.K. Defense Secretary on Thursday as Sunak began a Cabinet reshuffle ahead of a general election that is expected to take place next year. The move came after Ben Wallace formally submitted his resignation earlier in the day, honoring a promise made last month.
Tuesday, August 8th 2023 - 14:14 UTC
Home Office confirms Ascension Island plan for asylum seekers has been revived, “times change”

London media is reporting a Home Office minister confirmed the UK Government is looking at “additional measures” following reports that plans to send asylum seekers to Ascension Island could be revived.
Friday, August 4th 2023 - 10:08 UTC
Greenpeace “No New Oil” activists, take their protest to PM Sunak's country estate

Greenpeace activists carried out a protest on the roof of the country estate belonging to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday. Sunak was not at home at the time as he is on holiday with his family in California.
Tuesday, August 1st 2023 - 12:10 UTC
UK launches ambitious North Sea oil and gas development licensing to ensure energy security

The United Kingdom is to grant hundreds of new licenses to seek and drill for gas and oil in the North Sea as it tries to bolster its energy security, the government said on Monday.