UK 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
  
• 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
  
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• Liz Truss resignation: Why was the British PM’s tenure so short, and what happens next?

  The disarray surrounding Lizz Truss's economic plan weakened her authority as prime minister, and ultimately led to her decision to resign on Thursday. What happens next?

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2022
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• 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
• Queen Elizabeth II’s death upended the debut of new U.K. PM Liz Truss. Here’s why

  Queen Elizabeth II's demise has put everyday politics in the U.K. on hold as the country plunged into an emotional mourning period.

  World

  Sep 17, 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
• New U.K. PM Liz Truss vows to tackle energy crisis in 1st speech

  The newly appointed British leader said she would focus on tackling the country's energy crisis, struggling economy and overburdened health service.

  World

  Sep 6, 2022
• 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
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• Race to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. PM narrows to 4 candidates

  Britain's former finance minister Rishi Sunak held onto his lead in the race to become Britain's next prime minister on Monday after Boris Johnson resigned.

  World

  Jul 18, 2022
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• Former UK ministers Hunt and Javid join race to succeed Boris Johnson

  British Conservative lawmakers and former health ministers Jeremy Hunt and Sajid Javid announced they were joining the race to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister.

  World

  Jul 9, 2022