Tory rebellion against Sunak smoking ban rekindles leadership talk Prospective contenders Badenoch, Braverman, Jenrick and Mordaunt abstained or voted against the ban The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 abstain The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
What is Rishi Sunak’s anti-smoking bill and will it pass? Health leaders have welcomed plan to create smoke-free generation – but PM is facing trouble from some Tory MPs The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Israeli Military Thanks British Forces For Joint Defensive Effort Israeli and British forces repel Iranian drone attacks as UK faces pressure to halt arms sales to Israel amidst rising Palestinian casualties. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
What is Generation Alpha? Youngsters to become first smoke-free generation PM Rishi Sunak wants Generation Alpha to be the first generation not to smoke tobacco products Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024
MPs vote to give smoking ban bill second reading – as it happened Rishi Sunak’s authority suffers blow as several Conservatives vote against bill, which clears first Commons hurdle with 383 votes to 67 The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday briefing: How much of a difference will the new childcare provision for two-year-olds make? In today’s newsletter: Government-funded care was extended to younger children this month, but a study that looked at international examples says the system needs a wholesale overhaul The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Sunak to give Rwanda £50m if deportation bill passed into law MPs voted through plans on Monday and bill is expected to become law within days The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024
Rish! tries for gravitas on Middle East but he’s just no longer a serious politician Blamed for almost everything else these days, for Sunak the focus on foreign affairs was a blessed relief The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024
The Guardian view on smart motorways: not so clever without a hard shoulder Editorial: The latest call by the RAC to reinstate emergency lanes should be listened to and acted upon The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024
U.K. Looking to Deport Migrants to Several Latin American Countries in 'Rwanda-Like' Deals The Times reported that Costa Rica, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador are among those being considered Latin Times · Apr 15, 2024
Rishi Sunak urges Israel to show restraint after Iranian attack Prime minister echoes calls by Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron and tells MPs he is ‘urgently’ working to prevent escalation The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024
British PM Rishi Sunak Supports Israel Amid Iran's Attack British PM Rishi Sunak expresses solidarity with Israel, condemns Iran's attack, and stresses the importance of de-escalation and international cooperation. Top News · Apr 15, 2024
Nick Robinson says he ‘should have been clearer’ after Gaza interview row BBC presenter responds to criticism of describing Israeli attacks on Palestinians as ‘murders’ in question to David Cameron The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024
Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024 Rishi Sunak to open to public No10 garden, scene of the Covid rule-busting 'bring-your-own-booze' party People will be able to visit the Downing Street garden where David Cameron once flipped burgers with Barack Obama and unveiled the coalition pact with Nick Clegg
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024 Nearly 750 small boat arrivals recorded at weekend ahead of Rwanda bill votes Rishi Sunak braced for fresh round of wrangling over plan that is due to cost taxpayers £1.8m per deportee
Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024 OPINION - Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics are silenced but don’t expect outright strike on Iran We are now waiting for the next round following the spectacular light and sound show of Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel. It has threatened revenge. Iran has said it will hit back if its territory is attacked. Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak, the UN Security Council and the G7…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024 Sunak says ‘all sides should show restraint’ after Iranian attack on Israel – as it happened British PM says he will speak to Netanyahu to express solidarity and discuss how further escalation can be avoided
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024 Tobacco firms lobbying MPs to derail smoking phase-out, charity warns Tactics include proposals to raise smoking age to avoid outright ban, and exemptions for cigars, says Cancer Research UK chief
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024 Reform UK’s rise may tempt Sunak into moving further right. Let the Netherlands be a cautionary tale Across Europe, the mainstream right is being eclipsed by more extreme rivals. The same fate could await the Tories, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Simon van Teutem
The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024 Morning Digest | BJP manifesto says CAA to give citizenship to all ‘eligible persons’; Biden tells Netanyahu U.S. would not take part in counter strike against Iran, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 15, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024 How Iran’s attack on Israel was stopped Massive drone and missile attack was defeated by Israeli military with orchestrated help of US, UK and Jordan
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024 RAF shot down Iranian drones heading for Israel, Sunak confirms Prime minister says UK was involved to save lives in Israel and neighbouring countries
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2024 Minister says Rwanda flights will start ‘within weeks’ despite no airline named Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the Home Office was ‘ready to go’ in implementing the scheme.
Top News · Apr 14, 2024 British RAF Shoots Down Iranian Attack Drones Near Israel British RAF jets successfully intercepted and shot down Iranian attack drones targeting Israel. Prime Minister Sunak praised the coordinated international ...