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"Will Not Hesitate To Protect British Interests": Sunak On Yemen Airstrikes

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 31, 2024, London

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to protect British interests abroad after the Royal Air Force (RAF) carried out strikes against Houthi rebels.

King Charles Makes This Change To Annual Parade Plan Amid Cancer Treatment

Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2024, London

Britain's King Charles III has decided to adjust plans to inspect soldiers during the annual Trooping the Colour parade next month by opting for a carriage rather than a horseback inspection as he continues with his cancer treatment.

Kate Middleton To Miss Major Military Display Amid Cancer Treatment: Report

Asian News International | Friday May 31, 2024, London

Catherine, Princess of Wales, will not be resuming her royal duties with an appearance at the Colonel's Review next month as she continues her treatment for cancer, CNN reported.

All About Czech Billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, Who Took Over UK's Royal Mail

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 29, 2024, London, United Kingdom

A billionaire with interests in football clubs, media outlets, supermarkets and now the potential new owner of Britain's Royal Mail, Czech Daniel Kretinsky retains a stubbornly low profile internationally.

UK's First Black Woman Lawmaker Says Labour Party "Banned" Her From Polls

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 29, 2024, London

Diane Abbott, the first black woman to become an MP in the UK, on Wednesday said the Labour party has "banned" her from standing as its candidate in the general election.

Keir Starmer's Journey From A Human Rights Lawyer To UK's Next Likely PM

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 29, 2024, London

The 61-year-old UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is a former human rights lawyer turned state prosecutor. His ruthless ambition and formidable work ethic look are set to propel him to Britain's highest political office.

UK's Conservative Party Pitches For Mandatory National Service At 18

Reuters | Sunday May 26, 2024

Britain's Conservative Party will introduce mandatory national service for 18-year-olds if it wins the national election on July 4, comprising military or community participation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday.

The Next UK Prime Minister Faces A Long Wish List From CEOs

Chloé Meley, Maggie Shiltagh, Sabah Meddings and Aisha S Gani, Bloomberg | Sunday May 26, 2024

In the 1990s, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's New Labour courted UK business in efforts that became known as the "prawn cocktail offensive" - a reference to the seafood appetizer that in times gone by was known for featuring at posh lunches.

Asylum Seekers Arriving In UK By Sea Top 10,000 This Year: Data

Reuters | Saturday May 25, 2024, London

More than 10,000 asylum seekers have arrived in Britain in small boats so far this year, updated government data showed on Saturday, underlining a key challenge facing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a July 4 national election.

Veteran UK Minister Latest To Quit After Rishi Sunak's Poll Announcement

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 25, 2024, London

A key member of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government on Friday became the highest profile Conservative lawmaker to join a growing parliamentary exodus ahead of the July general election.

UK PM Confirms Anti-Smoking Plan Will Not Become Law Before Election

Reuters | Friday May 24, 2024, London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to ban smoking for younger generations will not become law after he called a snap election leaving no time to push through one of his flagship policies.

UK Says Graduate Route Scheme Safe For Now, Will Be Kept "Under Review"

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 23, 2024, London

The UK's Graduate Route scheme popular with Indian students as a post-study work offer is safe for now as the government announced on Thursday that it will be kept "under review".

Apart From Rishi Sunak, Here Are The Key Candidates In UK Elections

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2024, London

The United Kingdom will head to the polls on July 4 in a long-anticipated general election called on Wednesday by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Rishi Sunak Blindsided His Own Finance Minister With Sudden UK Poll Call

Alex Wickham, Joe Mayes and Ailbhe Rea, Bloomberg | Thursday May 23, 2024

UK Poll: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to stake the Conservative Party's future on a rare summer election was so secret that even his chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, appeared surprised by the plan.

UK PM Rishi Sunak On Why He Called For Snap Elections

Asian News International | Thursday May 23, 2024, London

Clarifying his call for snap elections in the country, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he set July 4 as the date for polls so that people can decide whether they want to build on the progress that the country has made or go back to square one

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