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Joint Expeditionary Force meets promising more support for Ukraine

A group of 10 northern European nations has pledged to further help Ukraine defended itself from Russian aggression. The Joint Expeditionary Force was set up in 2014 to accelerate a common response to Russian threats.

United Kingdom

UK nurses walk out for first time in NHS history

The Royal College of Nursing joins the postal service and rail unions in the latest string of strikes to bring Britain to a standstill

Green News

Could the UK reverse a ban on onshore wind farms?

New onshore wind projects could soon be allowed where communities welcome them.

United Kingdom

'I believe in Brexit': PM Sunak rejects 'any alignment with EU laws'

The UK prime minister batted away calls from business leaders for looser immigration rules and closer EU ties to overcome labour shortages and trade barriers.

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Ukraine

UK PM Rishi Sunak meets President Zelenskyy on surprise Ukraine trip

The British Prime Minister promised more air-defense technology to help Ukraine fight a Russian air onslaught, including 125 anti-aircraft guns.

Indonesia

G20: Key European takeaways from Bali summit so far

From high level meetings to new regional strategies, here's the latest news from the G20 summit in Bali.

United Kingdom

Sunak 'pleased with progress' on Northern Ireland dispute after summit

The UK and Irish prime ministers both welcomed advances in the search for a breakthrough on post-Brexit trading arrangements after Thursday's meeting.

United Kingdom

Minister quits over scandal two weeks after he and Sunak took office

Gavin Williamson's resignation over bullying claims comes amid controversy over some of the new prime minister's choices for his cabinet.

Egypt

Alaa Abdel-Fattah: Leaders raise case of jailed activist at COP27

France's President Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak both raised the case of jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah with Egypt's President al-Sisi at COP27.

Climate

The European leaders heading to COP27 as Sunak U-turns after backlash

There’s a lot of talk about which world leaders and famous faces will step into the spotlight at Sharm el-Sheikh.

United Kingdom

UK PM asks Emmanuel Macron for help with Channel migrants

Sunak and Macron held their first telephone call since Sunak became prime minister earlier this week.

United Kingdom

Truss and Kwarteng to pocket up to €19,000 in severance pay

79 UK ministers and whips have resigned over both Boris Johnson and Liz Truss' tenure, 71 of whom are entitled to a payout of taxpayers' money.

World News

Rishi Sunak faces his first Prime Minister’s Question Time

The UK's new prime minister has faced calls for a general election just two days into the job.

Culture news

Rishi Sunak is UK's first Indian-origin PM... and the fourth in Europe

A second un-elected prime minister in a row, Rishi Sunak is making history for Brits with Indian heritage.

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak admits 'mistakes were made' as he becomes UK PM

He was formally asked to form a government by King Charles on Tuesday afternoon, making Sunak the UK's 57th prime minister.

United Kingdom

Who is soon-to-be UK PM Rishi Sunak and what does he stand for?

Sunak was born in the coastal city of Southampton as the son of African immigrant parents of Punjabi-Indian descent.

Money

What a Sunak premiership could mean for UK crypto

Earlier this year, Rishi Sunak pitched plans to turn the UK into a “crypto hub”.

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister

In his first public address, Sunak vowed to serve with "integrity and humility", saying the UK faces a profound "economic challenge".

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson confirms he won't join the race to become UK's next PM

"This is simply not the right time", said former PM Boris Johnson, as he announced that despite supposedly securing enough support among Tory MPs, he will not stand in the leadership contest.

United Kingdom

Sunak favourite to be named new UK PM as Johnson bounces back

Will Johnson stage a comeback? Or will the UK premiership go to someone else?