Blow for Rishi Sunak as UK to have second-slowest growth in G7 The OECD slashes its economic growth forecast for UK, while increasing expected inflation rate The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Raab rejects claim that Johnson’s government was ‘puppet regime’ run by Cummings – as it happened Giving evidence to the Covid inquiry, former foreign secretary rejects claim by Sajid Javid that Dominic Cummings was running government in 2020 The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
V&A director says museum trustees ‘infantilised’ amid row over Parthenon marbles Tristram Hunt says trustees should be able to ‘make case’ for items to be retained or returned to countries of origin The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Here is how the 'Elgin Marbles' ended up in the British Museum amid row with Greece From what they are to how they ended up in the UK, here is everything you need to know about the Elgin Marbles or Parthenon Marbles from Greece. The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023
Elgin Marbles row deepens as Greek minister says ‘history and justice’ on their side Greek foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis spoke out while attending a Nato summit with Lord David Cameron Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
UK ministers considering limit on foreign care workers’ dependants Steve Barclay says home secretary is looking at restrictions after Robert Jenrick proposed banning workers from bringing children The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
‘History and justice’ on side of Greek claim to Elgin Marbles, says minister Greek foreign minister Giorgos Gerapetritis spoke out while attending a Nato summit with Lord David Cameron. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Rishi Sunak seeks to burnish green credentials ahead of Cop28 summit Prime Minister announces series of measures to protect nature in England Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
British relatives of Israeli hostages in Gaza say they've been 'utterly abandoned' by UK Government They accuse the government of a lack of communication, and not doing enough to help secure the release of captives Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
Tory HQ considers scrapping party conference over general election clash Tory HQ is drawing up plans to cancel the event - the biggest get-together on the party’s calendar. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
What is Cop28 and why does it matter? UN climate summit begins in Dubai on 30 November and will readdress finance for loss and damage The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday briefing: How Rishi Sunak’s tantrum over the Parthenon marbles turned into a Greek tragedy In today’s newsletter: Why the sculptures, taken by Lord Elgin in 1802, are still causing diplomatic strife 220 years later The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Rwanda is a proxy in the war for the Tory soul. It’s a war Rishi Sunak is losing A brave leader would admit he is cornered and set out a new direction to his party and the public. He’s not that guy, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Sunak To Implement Rwanda Deportation Policy Despite 'Unlawful' Court Ruling Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick confirms emergency Rwanda treaty and says flights will take off "as a matter of urgency". International Business Times UK · Nov 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023 Sunak accused of trying to ‘reset’ climate credentials at Cop28 British PM to tell UN summit of plans for rainforests and new national park – but green groups remain sceptical
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Elgin Marbles row deepens as Greece denies promising not to raise issue on UK visit Greek government suggests ‘domestic reasons’ are behind Sunak’s decision to cancel meeting
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023 Parthenon marbles row raises fresh fears over fraught UK-EU relations War of words between Athens and London escalates after Rishi Sunak’s snub to Greek prime minister
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023 Robert Jenrick distances himself from Rishi Sunak over immigration cuts Immigration minister says he would have brought in plans to curb net migration ‘before last Christmas’ if he could
The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023 Greek government accuses Sunak of having one eye on election in Parthenon Marbles row THE Greek government has suggested Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to scrap talks with the country’s leader over a row about the Parthenon…
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 How a group of ancient sculptures sparked a dispute between Greece and the UK Britain and Greece were able to differ for decades over the world’s toughest cultural heritage dispute
International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023 Acropolis Row: UK And Greece Quarrel Over Cancelled PM Meeting Britain and Greece on Tuesday disputed claims about why a prime ministerial meeting was cancelled, in a diplomatic row against a backdrop of ownership claims to ancient sculptures on display at the British Museum.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Sunak accused of having one eye on the election with Elgin Marbles row A spokesman for the Greek prime minister said there were ‘domestic reasons’ behind Rishi Sunak cancelling talks with his counterpart.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023 ‘Cancel the meeting!’ It’s not just the Greeks who’ve lost their marbles Rishi Sunak and Oliver Dowden get tough on foreigners and tough on the causes of foreigners
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 David Cameron wants post-Brexit Gibraltar deal with Spain ‘as soon as possible’ ‘I would sign a deal with Britain over Gibraltar tomorrow’, says Spanish minister after talks with Lord Cameron
Zenger · Nov 28, 2023 Rishi Sunak Condemns Antisemitism, Stays Mum On Elon Musk’s Remarks UK Prime Minister Denounces Antisemitism Amid Controversy, Avoids Directly Condemning Elon Musk