Williamson, 46, was sacked twice as minister in the past by former premiers Boris Johnson and Theresa May.

In the absence of a major shock to the system, the Conservatives should expect to be in opposition for some time after the next election.

Britain still faces a 40 billion pound ($46 billion) budget hole that will need to be filled by tax rises as well as spending cuts, despite recent U-turns on measures proposed during Liz Truss's short-lived premiership, a think tank said on Tuesday.

With his ascent to prime minister, Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy will become the richest ever occupants of Number 10 Downing Street just as the country struggles with an economic crisis and the government mulls painful spending cuts.

Rishi Sunak unveiled his top team of ministers on Wednesday, hours after taking office as Britain's first prime minister of colour vowing stability.

Liz Truss successfully campaigned to become prime minister by saying she was opposed to the idea of a tax on the profits of energy giants.

Britain's new government said on Wednesday it would not reverse its vast tax cuts or reduce public spending as it sought to stand firm in the face of yet more turmoil in financial markets and concerns over its change in economic policy.

UK government talks tough on immigration -- again

The UK had in 2019 called a halt to fracking -- or hydraulic fracturing which is used to release hydrocarbons locked deep underground -- due to fears it could trigger earthquakes.

The Bank of England and Britain's new finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng will test their ability to jointly manage the economy next week, with the BoE set to raise interest rates to fight inflation and Kwarteng eyeing tax cuts which could stoke prices.

Britain's finance and health ministers resigned in quick succession on Tuesday, in moves that put the future of Prime Minister Boris Johnson in peril after a series of scandals that have damaged his administration.

The resignations -- after a succession of crises that led to a vote of confidence in Johnson's leadership -- did nothing to dampen speculation that both men still have an eye on the top job.

Rishi Sunak quit as chancellor of the exchequer and Sajid Javid as health secretary, with both saying they could no longer tolerate the culture of scandal that has stalked Johnson for months.

If the current UK government is to abide by international commitments as an ILO member and party to the European Convention on Human Rights, agency workers can only replace strikers in essential services.

By merely publishing its intention to unilaterally override the protocol, the UK is already in breach of international law

Johnson and his government are keen to return the focus on what they call the "real issues" and turn the page on scandals

A political storm erupted after it was leaked that Sunak's wealthy Indian wife has benefited from "non-domicile" tax status in the UK

One national survey suggested around two-thirds of the public spoke negatively about Johnson

The hacking activity connected to the British prime minister's office was investigated by the UK National Cyber Security Centre

The UK has been cracking down against individuals who are deemed to be supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian has been subjected to government sanctions due to alleged close ties with Vladimir Putin

The Duke said that his safety was compromised when he was visiting the UK in July last year.

Minaj shared a story about a cousin in Trinidad who refused to be vaccinated because of alleged side effects

At the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, 670 boats paraded down the River Thames to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II.

A Republican Congressman has written a letter to the British government to ask the queen to strip them of their royal titles.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson can expect little respite when parliament returns on Tuesday, with economic gloom and rows over school returns on the agenda.

A sex party start-up company valued at £11.5 million gets funding from UK government's Future Fund campaign

In a separate 20-page response, the government said there was 'no evidence of successful interference in the EU referendum'.

The British government will likely ask Queen Elizabeth II to host the event as per a proposal that in under consideration.

F1 authorities are working on a rescheduled racing season with events lined up in Austria, Hungary, Great Britain, and possibly in Spain, Belgium, and Italy