Sunak is encountering resistance from within the Cabinet regarding proposals to eliminate the Graduate Route scheme. This scheme has been the key determinant for Indian students when selecting UK universities.
The British economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the three months to March, according to the Office for National Statistics, which was the highest since it grew by 1.5 per cent in March 2021. The news brought much-needed relief for Rishi Sunak's under-fire government ahead of the general election.
Natalie Elphicke, MP for Dover, is the second former Conservative MP to defect to Labour in the past two weeks after Dan Poulter's decision last month. This is a major blow to Sunak and the Conservatives as polls show the party losing to Labour in the upcoming general election.
The election results will be announced on Friday and Saturday, and are indicating that Sunak's Conservative Party is heading for its worst-ever defeat in the upcoming general election. Sunak's increased defence spending and the Rwanda deportation appear to have no effect on voters.
The government plans to deport to Rwanda some of those who enter the United Kingdom illegally as a deterrent to migrants who risk their lives in leaky, inflatable boats in hopes that they will be able to claim asylum once they reach Britain.
The UK's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has gained widespread criticism, with critics labelling it as "inhumane and cruel". This is a major win for Sunak's "stop the boats" pitch since becoming PM ahead of the upcoming general elections.
The House of Lords had long refused to back the divisive legislation without additional safeguards, but eventually relented after Sunak said the government would force parliament to sit as late into Monday night as necessary to get it passed.
UK Foreign Secretary, while responding to a question in the House of Lords on BBC restructuring its India operations and UK-India trade deal, underscored the significance of the ongoing trade deal, however, he stressed that India needs to do more to finalise the pact.
Cameron's statement marks the starkest warning of a further escalation of tensions in the region after Iran directly attacked Israel on Saturday for the first time in decades. Iran launched some 300 missiles and drones in retaliation for a suspected Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy in Syria.
The ban aims to stop people from smoking even before they start as the government pointed to its highly addictive nature, with four in five smokers picking it up before the age of 20, remaining addicted for life.
The increase in salary thresholds was announced by the UK government last year and has come into effect from Thursday. British citizens and residents, including those of Indian heritage, must have a minimum salary of GBP 29,000, up from GBP 18,600.
Sunak sported the trendy $100 Adidas Sambas sneakers during an interview over his tax policies at 10 Downing Street. However, social media users were displeased by his latest fashion statement, saying he has ruined the look of the well-known footwear.
Ahead of the net practice, Rishi Sunak told Anderson that he practiced in the nets before facing off against the legendary pacer and asked him to go easy on him. The 41-year-old Anderson recently achieved a rare milestone by getting 700 wickets in Test cricket.
The Conservatives have been in power since 2010 and have been embroiled in political turmoil, including Britain's controversial handling of the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunak, 43, has has struggled to restore his party's sinking popularity amid a high cost-of-living crisis.
The 43-year-old British Indian leader has ruled out the prospect of an early election in May and with possibly months before he decides to go to the electorate, the murmurings of rebellion within the Tory ranks fearful of losing their seats seem to be growing at a steady pace.
During the conversation, both Prime Ministers assessed positively the progress made towards the early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.
Sunak remarked that there was a growing consensus that mob rule was replacing democratic rule after British MPs expressed fear for their safety amid tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. He launched a new policing protocol that is expected to toughen police response to protests ahead of elections.
Yulia Navalnaya is set to meet European foreign ministers in Brussels, where they plan to send a strong message of support to Russian freedom fighters and honour Navalny's memory.
The party has only won four out of 21 by-elections since the last national election in 2019 and has been defeated six times since Sunak came to power in 2022. This comes as a setback for Sunak, who is under fire to change his policies amid a crumbling economy and a worsening cost-for-living crisis.
The Buckingham Palace on Monday announced King Charles III's cancer diagnosis during a hospital procedure for a benign enlarged prostate. The 75-year-old monarch has suspended public engagements but will continue with state business, including weekly meetings with the PM.
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