The Latest Breaking News from ​​Rishi Sunak

Greenpeace protesters bailed following roof-top protest at Rishi Sunak’s home

North Yorkshire Police said five campaigners have been released while further inquiries take place

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak set to announce £500,000 government fund for chess

There will be major support for England’s international teams, plus a boost for teaching the game in state schools, and a plan to install 100 chess tables in public parks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Greenpeace protesters bailed following roof-top protest at PM’s home

North Yorkshire Police said five campaigners have been released while further inquiries take place.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Sunak under pressure as Bank signals rates will stay high for months

Tory MPs call for targeted tax cuts as Labour criticises 14th interest rate hike as ‘mortgage bombshell’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

The Guardian view on high interest rates: losing the race against time

Editorial: Britain’s 14th successive rise signals a grim 2024 for the economy and for Rishi Sunak’s government

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s green backtracking contrasts strongly with previous prime ministers’ efforts

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak appears to be wavering on “net zero by 2050” that Theresa May successfully passed through parliament with barely a cough of disapproval in 2019.

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2023

Rachel Reeves challenges PM to chess match amid plans to revive game

Shadow chancellor, a former chess champion, says scheme to install 100 sets in UK parks is not ambitious enough

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

OPINION - Post-Brexit border checks delayed again over inflation fears

Finish this sentence for me: Brexit is...? According to the first few results from Google, the answer is:

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

AI-enhanced images a ‘threat to democratic processes’, experts warn

Call for action comes after Labour MP shared a digitally manipulated image of Rishi Sunak on social media

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Reeves challenges PM to chess game but questions ‘plan for 100 sets in UK parks’

The shadow chancellor, a former junior chess champion, said green spaces in her constituency would ‘love’ to receive one of the boards.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023