British Prime Minister

• Richer than a king: Inside the $1.1B fortune of Rishi Sunak, the U.K.’s new prime minister

  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty are listed as the 222nd richest people in the U.K. by the Sunday Times Rich List.

  World

  Oct 25, 2022
  
• Rishi Sunak faces ‘profound economic crisis’ as new British prime minister

  The U.K.'s new leader acknowledged mistakes by his predecessor and promised to place "economic stability and confidence'' at the heart of his agenda.

  World

  Oct 25, 2022
  
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• Canada-U.K. relation to stabilize with Rishi Sunak as British PM, expert says

  Sunak is set to meet with King Charles on Tuesday, where he is expected to become the third British prime minister following the resignations of both Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022
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• Boris Johnson won’t run in U.K. Conservative leadership race after Liz Truss resigns

  Former British prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become the United Kingdom's next leader on Sunday after rumours swirled he would enter the race.

  World

  Oct 23, 2022
• Ex-British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak leads UK leader race; Johnson yet to declare

  Sunak, confirmed Sunday he was running in the leadership race. He has the backing of at least 124 Conservative lawmakers, according to unofficial tallies by the BBC and Sky News.

  World

  Oct 23, 2022
• Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid after Liz Truss resigns as British PM

  Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were trying to scoop up support ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2022
• U.K. PM Liz Truss faces busy week as politics returns to stage after queen’s funeral

  A period of national mourning that was in place since Queen Elizabeth's death will give way to a frantic week of policymaking as Truss looks to address a series of crises.

  World

  Sep 19, 2022
• Boris Johnson bids farewell to dramatic term as U.K. PM: ‘This is it, folks’

  The prime minister's final speech, delivered before he offered his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated his government's successes over the past three years.

  World

  Sep 6, 2022
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• Liz Truss set to become Britain’s next prime minister amid soaring energy prices

  Liz Truss is set to inherit an economy heading into a potentially lengthy recession and will need to tackle the cost-of-living crisis walloping the U.K.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2022
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• U.K. PM candidates to face off in TV debate 

  Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak are battling to succeed the discredited Boris Johnson as head of Britain's governing party.

  World

  Jul 25, 2022