The Latest Breaking News from Downing Street

5 big issues facing Rishi Sunak from Scottish independence to the Ukraine war

The new Prime Minister will start his first day in Downing Street with PMQs in the Commons.

Daily Record · Oct 26, 2022

Alister Jack stays as Scottish Secretary despite departure of Boris Johnson loyalists

The new prime minister has been shuffling his pack after taking over from Liz Truss in Downing Street after she served just 49 days in office.

Daily Record · Oct 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak re-appoints Jeremy Hunt as chancellor

Dominic Raab walks up Downing Street ahead of return to top cabinet job – as deputy prime minister

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak vows to 'fix mistakes' in his first speech as UK prime minister

Britain's new leader Rishi Sunak pledged on Tuesday to restore trust in UK politics and "fix the mistakes" made under his predecessor Liz Truss in his first speech from Downing Street after he was appointed prime minister by King Charles III. Earlier, Truss wished Sunak "every success" in a brief…

France 24 · Oct 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak reshuffle: Braverman named home secretary, Gove returns as levelling up secretary, Mordaunt not promoted – as it happened

Braverman reappointed to post after resigning days ago; James Cleverly retained as foreign secretary; Oliver Dowden becomes Cabinet Office minister

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022

Three prime ministers inside seven weeks – how did that happen?

Here is a timeline of the recent political crises which engulfed the leadership of two prime ministers and ultimately led to their downfall.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

BBC Strictly host Claudia Winkleman makes sly dig at the government as viewers distracted by her outfit

The presenter made a cheeky reference to Downing Street chaos

Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022

Why did Boris Johnson resign as prime minister? Timeline of his biggest scandals as he plots comeback

As former PM appears set to launch a new Tory leadership bid, we look back on the moments that forced him out of Downing Street just months ago

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022

Boris Johnson lounges on the beach amid chaos at home and rumours of bid for Downing Street

He is said to be planning a bid for Tory Party leadership

Wales Online · Oct 21, 2022

Naga Munchetty left red-faced as Larry the Cat snubs her at Downing Street

The 15-year-old Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office has been the only consistent figure on Downing Street in recent years, having seen a whopping four Prime Ministers come and go during his years at the famous address

Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022