We may not be heading for a Swiss-style Brexit deal, but Sunak must face reality Most of Britain’s trade is with Europe, and Brexit has crippled it, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak’s wife? Believed to be richer than the late Queen, the 42-year-old daughter of Indian IT billionaire NR Narayana Murty captured the heart of Britain’s chancellor during their time at Stanford University The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
How Rishi Sunak made his wealth PM and wife Akshata Murty worth a reported £730m The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Rishi Sunak forced to deny Swiss-style EU deal on the cards during CBI speech It was claimed that senior government sources have suggested pursuing the policy to enable frictionless trade over the next decade The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2022
What were the nuclear tests and why are medals being granted 70 years on? A rundown on the nuclear tests, how they affected soldiers and why veterans are being recognised with medals seven decades later. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Boris Johnson loyalist Nadine Dorries ‘could be blocked from peerage’ by Rishi Sunak Ex-PM Boris Johnson used his resignation honours list to nominate four Tory MPs for gongs - but wants them to hold off on going to the Lords until after the next election Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022
Sunak insists UK will not realign with EU laws under his watch The Prime Minister said he voted for and continues to believe in Brexit, pointing to opportunities to control migration and strike new trade deals. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Sunak tries to pacify Brexiters but keeps door open to closer EU ties Prime minister stresses ‘enormous benefits and opportunities’ of Brexit before business leaders The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022
No economic benefits from Brexit so far, David Davis admits Former Brexit secretary blames Covid pandemic for lack of gains – six years after Leave vote The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Rishi Sunak rejects pleas for looser immigration rules to plug 'vast' labour gap The PM sidestepped questions on whether he would liberalise visa rules at the CBI annual conference today - and insisted that clamping down on illegal immigration was the 'most pressing priority' Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022
MPs condemn FA for ‘crumbling’ over OneLove armband U-turn Ministers challenged to wear armbands instead if they attend matches in Qatar The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
UK Government 'considering blocking Nadine Dorries and Alister Jack's peerages' RISHI Sunak is considering a move to block Boris Johnson’s attempt to hand seats in the Lords to close allies such as Nadine Dorries and Alister… The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2022
Brexit news - live: Sunak and Hunt agree ‘absolutely’ on current deal, Downing Street says PM says he is ‘unequivocal’ about not returning to EU laws The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Nuclear test veterans to be recognised with new medal following campaign Some 22,000 veterans and civilians are expected to be eligible for the honour. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022 Britain's nuclear test veterans FINALLY granted medals they've deserved for 70 years Only 1,500 of the 22,000 men who took part in more than 600 trial explosions are thought to still be alive, but relatives of those who have already died will be able to apply for a medal on their behalf
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022 Rishi Sunak rules out any new EU trade deal that undermines Brexit freedoms ‘The UK will not pursue any relationship with Europe that relies on alignment with EU laws’
Reuters · Nov 21, 2022 PM Sunak says Britain will not pursue trade ties that rely on EU alignment Britain will not pursue any trading relationship with the European Union that relies on the country aligning with the bloc's laws, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday after a newspaper reported his government was pursuing closer ties.
Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022 Saudi Arabia executes 12 people with swords even after Crown Prince's promise to cut back Non-profit organisation Reprieve said Saudi Arabia executed 12 people in 10 days in a new spate of violence. The defendants, all males, were killed after being imprisoned for drug offences
Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2022 Conservatives’ popularity crashes to its lowest point in 15 years The Conservatives’ popularity has crashed to its lowest point in 15 years as it battles a major lack of trust over its management of the economy, a new poll reveals.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022 Cop27 failed on keeping global heating to just 1.5C, Ed Miliband says – as it happened Shadow secretary for climate change and net zero accuses global leaders of ‘fiddling while the world burns’
Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022 Rishi Sunak urged not to delay 'Martyn's Law' security legislation The UK's terror threat level is 'substantial', meaning an attack is considered likely
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022 Clash over immigration as CBI chief accuses Rishi Sunak of having no growth plan Call for fixed-term visas to let overseas workers fill vacancies – but minister tells business leaders to train up Britons instead
Liverpool Echo · Nov 21, 2022 Rishi Sunak makes huge change to morning TV including Good Morning Britain Ministers will be grilled less often as they will only be on air "when there is something relevant to talk about"
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022 UK will not ease immigration barriers to plug skills shortages, says minister Robert Jenrick says businesses should hire local people despite CBI calling for more overseas workers to boost growth
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022 Oil plunges to 10-month low as Saudi Arabia ‘considers Opec+ production increase’ – as it happened Saudi Arabia and other OPEC oil producers are discussing an output increase. WSJ reports , which could help heal rift with the Biden administration