Rishi Sunak

Getty Images CEO Craig Peters thinks licensed images could be used for AI training as the UK government says it would take a balanced approach to support both the UK creative industry and AI companies.

Pratiti Nath Jan 20, 2024

Sunak spent the morning urging his peers in the unelected chamber to pass his asylum bill as soon as possible, arguing it was the "will of the people" and they should see it as a "priority" for the country.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 19, 2024

The long-serving politician, who had been the MP for Rochdale since 2017, was diagnosed with blood cancer four years ago.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 18, 2024

Sunak could face a humiliating defeat that could cost the Conservative Party its next general election win if Tory MPs continue to vote for Rwanda policy amendments.

Danielle Summer Jan 18, 2024

Two deputy chairmen of the Conservatives resigned from their roles as they joined dozens of Tory right-wingers in backing amendments to toughen the scheme.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 17, 2024

Rishi Sunak contradicts Grant Shapps as he warns that the UK is ready to strike Yemeni rebels once more if the group continue to hold hostages and attack shipments.

Danielle Summer Jan 17, 2024

The bill in its current form is due to be debated and voted on in Parliament today, setting Sunak on a collision course with both factions of his party.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 16, 2024

Although the conference in Davos maintains a focus on the economy, AI is likely to play a big role in the discussions.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 15, 2024

Sunak has said he plans to hold an election later in the year, which is widely expected to be in October or November, as a YouGov survey of 14,000 respondents forecasts that The Tories will hold on to just 169 seats, while Labour will claim 385.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 15, 2024

Since Russia invaded their neighbours in February 2022, The UK has committed £4.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 12, 2024

The report was published on Thursday after repeated delays.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 12, 2024

The UK government has announced a civil nuclear roadmap that seeks to revive the UK nuclear sector with a plan to build new nuclear reactors, fuels, and technology, adding UK jobs across the country.

Pratiti Nath Jan 12, 2024

With 2024 being dubbed by many as "the year of elections", their Global Risks Report expressed fears that a wave of artificial intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation could influence democratic processes and polarise society.

Callum Conway-Shaw Jan 11, 2024

The absence of clear and immediate strategies to decarbonise these sectors has raised doubts about the government's commitment to its climate pledges.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jan 09, 2024

A recent report, published by a French audit organisation, accused the UK government of supplying un-crosschecked patchy information, which prevented France from stopping migrant boats across the English Channel.

Pratiti Nath Jan 05, 2024

The watchdog, responsible for advising the UK government on climate policy, has been without a leader for 18 months since the departure of former chief Lord Deben.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Jan 02, 2024

The storm, named by the Met Office on Tuesday, left a trail of destruction, with severe weather alerts in effect on Wednesday.

Pragati Singh Dec 28, 2023

Sunak's strategy to cut this figure is centred around sending migrants to Rwanda – but this plan was blocked by the Supreme Court last month.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 19, 2023

While the COP28 agreement sets out to see the end of fossil fuels, the UN reported that the world is still not on track to meet net-zero goals by 2050.

Danielle Summer Dec 18, 2023

Despite several humanitarian concerns, Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda legislation was passed by an overall majority vote in the House of Commons this week.

Danielle Summer Dec 15, 2023

The European Union is currently trying to finalise the world's first "AI Law", that will aim to regulate systems based on the level of risk they pose.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 13, 2023

Last week, former prime minister Boris Johnson defended his actions and hit out at "dramatic" representations of the Partygate revelations.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 11, 2023

The substantial payment was made in April of this year, the Home Office's top civil servant said in a letter to MPs, after £140m had already been sent to the African nation.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 11, 2023

Cleverly said there was now no "credible" reason to block the deportation flights because the treaty addressed all the issues raised by the Supreme Court

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 05, 2023

After a violent earthquake rocked the Philippines for the second time in two weeks, Sunak announced that the UK will be providing countries vulnerable to climate change with funding.

Danielle Summer Dec 05, 2023

While attempting to protect the public's personal finances at COP28, Sunak was criticised by international leaders for continuing to delay net zero goals.

Danielle Summer Dec 05, 2023

Charities and NGOs accuse the government of changing how it calculates climate spending to claim it will exceed targets.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Dec 01, 2023

Rishi Sunak is under fire over a last-minute snub to the Greek PM on the Elgin Marbles issue which led to the Greek PM returning to Greece without discussing issues like illegal immigration and Gaza.

Pratiti Nath Nov 30, 2023

At the start of his premiership, Sunak had promised to "stop the boats" but his Rwanda Bill was declared illegal by the Supreme Court.

Callum Conway-Shaw Nov 30, 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Nov 30, 2023