Rishi Sunak

First shoes, now his backpack: Why is UK PM Rishi Sunak facing heat?

Amid the busy election campaigning, UK PM Rishi Sunak is receiving flak for carrying a £750 (~Rs 79,497) backpack on Wednesday while visiting one of the country’s poorest areas, Cornwall. It is a Tumi Arrive Bradley bag, which is sold at high-end stores, including Selfridges

Britain’s July 4 surprise: Will Rishi Sunak’s bold gamble pay dividends?

A last-ditch attempt to save the Conservative Party, which has been in power for 14 years, from being booted out

‘Rishi Rich’ has been a victim of success shaming

As a self-made man, Rishi Sunak has borne the brunt of media and social media prejudice

British delegation calls off New Delhi visit, putting India-UK FTA talks in limbo. What is going on?

A high-ranking British delegation has called off its visit to New Delhi just before the UK general elections, casting doubt on the discussions for a proposed India-UK free trade agreement (FTA). The delegation was set to arrive on Tuesday, 28 May, to finalise terms on several contentious issues, including work visas for Indians, duty relaxations, and imports of British-made electric vehicles

Will 18-year-olds in the UK have to serve in the armed forces? What is Rishi Sunak's national service plan?

British PM Rishi Sunak has said Tories would bring back mandatory national service if they win the 4 July general elections. He said the scheme would help unite society in an ‘increasingly uncertain world’, giving young people a ‘shared sense of purpose’. What is the plan about and why is it being criticised?

This Week in Explainers: Are the odds in Rishi Sunak’s favour as UK readies for early election?

The United Kingdom is yet another country holding elections this year. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for polls on 4 July, much earlier than expected. All this and more in our weekly roundup of explainers

Rishi Sunak pledges to bring back mandatory National Service for 18-year-olds if Tories come back to power

The British prime minister made the announcement in an effort to reignite his election campaign after an error-strewn start

UK MP Michael Gove latest to join Tories' mass exodus before election: What’s going on at the Conservative Party?

Conservative MPs Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom have announced their departure from the UK House of Commons, contributing to a record-breaking number of Tory MPs stepping down. This brings the total number of sitting Conservative MPs who have declared they will not seek re-election to 78, surpassing the previous record of 72 set in 1997

Rishi Sunak shelves flagship Rwanda, smoking policies before election: What this means for his campaign

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak's early election call and the subsequent shelving of his flagship policies have significantly impacted his campaign. The inability to deliver on key promises has not only embarrassed his administration but also undermined the confidence of his party and the public

Who is Keir Starmer, the man standing between Rishi Sunak and 10 Downing Street?

The UK general election has been announced sooner than anticipated and the Tories are looking to continue their 14-year-long reign in parliament. Rishi Sunak wants to continue at 10 Downing Street but the Labour Party has other plans. Their leader Keir Starmer poses the biggest challenge to the UK PM