Ukrainian president to attend G7 summit as allies seek to put pressure on Putin Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned Vladimir Putin ‘we’re not going away’. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Britain says Russia will ‘pay the price’ for Ukraine invasion as fresh wave of sanctions unveiled The prime minister launched a new wave of sanctions against Vladimir Putin as he warned that Western leaders are ‘not going away’ The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
UK announces ban on Russian diamonds in fresh round of sanctions ahead of G7 In a fresh round of sanctions, the UK has announced a ban on Russian diamonds, alongside the military-industrial complex and metals amid the ongoing Ukraine war. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · May 19, 2023
Friday briefing: Are appetite-suppressing drugs really a fast track to weight loss? In today’s newsletter: Semaglutide has won endorsements from celebrities and expert drugs advisers and has gone viral on TikTok. But don’t expect a quick fix The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
‘We’re not going away’: Rishi Sunak warns Vladimir Putin on support for Ukraine Prime Minister insists support remain ‘steadfast’ ahead of G7 summit in Hiroshima Evening Standard · May 19, 2023
Loyalty has long been the Tories’ secret weapon. Without it, Sunak stands no chance As rebel rightwingers jockeyed for position this week, they tore up any remaining hopes of a Conservative election victory, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Rishi Sunak talks up Ben Wallace NATO chief bid on first day of Japan G7 summit The Prime Minister appeared to give his blessing, but also stressed that Mr Wallace is currently focused on his critical role in supporting Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023
Rishi Sunak hopes Southampton will ‘bounce back’ from relegation Bottom club Southampton have already been relegated from the Premier League. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Sunak focusing on UK safety rather than Harry and Meghan’s NYC ‘car chase’ ‘Cars in New York are not really my priority’ says Prime Minister. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Sunak talks up Ben Wallace after Defence Secretary says Nato top job ‘fantastic’ Prime Minister says ‘widely respected’ minister is focused on his current role. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
‘We’re not going away,’ Sunak warns Putin on support for Ukraine Prime Minister insists support remain ‘steadfast’ ahead of G7 summit in Hiroshima. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Sunak says immigration is ‘too high’ but won’t commit to reduction by election Prime Minister insists ‘stopping the boats’ is one of his priorities. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
G7 signals long-term Ukraine support to Russia, woos 'Global South' Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan. Reuters · May 19, 2023
Rishi Sunak: Guardrails needed to regulate growth of AI Mr Sunak has advocated the technology’s benefits for national security and the economy. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Reuters · May 18, 2023 UK to ban Russian diamonds at G7 in fresh round of sanctions Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to announce a ban on Russian diamonds and imports of metals from Russia including copper, aluminium and nickel in support for Ukraine, his government said in a statement.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 UK’s £1bn strategy for semiconductor industry lacks ambition, say critics While the US and EU announce bigger programmes, one British startup says the government’s investment figure is less than the cost of one basic plant
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Semiconductor industry given £1bn boost in plan to reduce reliance on China Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the investment would help ‘build our competitive edge on the global stage’.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Sunak unveils new sanctions against Russia as he meets allies at G7 summit Britain will impose a ban on Russian diamonds, as well as imports of Russian-origin copper, aluminium and nickel.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 ‘We’re not going away’: Rishi Sunak arrives at G7 announcing Russia sanctions Prime minister will use Hiroshima summit to push more neutral countries such as Brazil and India into doing more for Ukraine
Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023 Russia's diamond industry facing sanctions as G7 targets Putin's war chest Rishi Sunak is set to announce an import ban on the gems on the first day of the G7 summit in Japan, while the Foreign Office will produce a sanction list of 86 individuals in a bit to hamper Vladimir Putin's invaders
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Sunak rules out DUP coalition if he fails to win majority at election The Prime Minister said he was interested in ‘delivering a Conservative majority at the next election’.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 ‘Guardrails’ will be put in place to regulate growth of AI, vows Sunak Growing concerns have been raised with the prominence of the ChatGPT bot.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 UK will lead on ‘guard rails’ to limit dangers of AI, says Rishi Sunak PM sounds a more cautious note after calls from tech experts and business leaders for moratorium
Reuters · May 18, 2023 G7 tightens Russia sanctions, looks to cut China trade reliance Leaders of the world's richest democracies acted on Friday to stiffen sanctions against Russia, while a draft communique to be issued after their talks in the Japanese city of Hiroshima stressed the need to reduce reliance on trade with China.
Nottingham Post · May 18, 2023 Michael Gove says £20m hub at derelict Mansfield Beales store will help town fulfil ‘potential’ The large department store closed its doors in 2019 after Beales went into administration and has remained vacant ever since