Prior to his trip to India for the G20 meeting next month, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is involved in a new conflict of interest dispute amid claims that his family would profit financially from the post-Brexit trade arrangement that the two nations are now negotiating.

UK: PM Rishi Sunak under fire over India-UK trade deal

<p>Britsh Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has found himself mired in a controversy as the UK and India seek to flesh out a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sunak is expected to face some transparency-related questions as his wife Akshata Murty's Infosys shareholding, worth almost $630 million, becomes the centre of debate in the proposed FTA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opposition party and trade experts are questioning the full financial impact that Infosys will have after the deal and if it will reap major benefits&nbsp;due to Sunak's relationship with Murty.&nbsp;The vast majority of Murty and Sunak’s enormous wealth comes from Infosys, her family’s tech company, which was valued at about $63 billion in May.</p>

<p>Darren Jones, the Labour chair of the business and trade select committee urged Sunak to come clean on the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As the prime minister recently learned, it’s important he declares any interests properly. I expect him to do so in respect of the India trade deal too.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, other leaders urged Sunak to recuse himself from a part of the negotiation, particularly involving software companies, since the likes of Infosys have been batting for the UK to relax visa norms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, allowing more visas for workers in the IT and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors appears to be one of the key demands put forth by New Delhi in the ongoing FTA talks,&nbsp;which is currently in its 12th round of negotiations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Sunak hid his connections&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The call for transparency comes at a time when Sunak is preparing for his first visit to India as the British PM next month to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi. He is expected to discuss the UK-India trade negotiations in a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The demands may have risen after the UK parliamentary watchdog released a report last week wherein it was stated that Sunak 'inadvertently' failed to correctly declare his wife's shares in childcare company Koru Kids that stood to benefit from the government's budget policy.</p>

<p>“Having considered the information available to me, I have decided that the breach of the code appears to have been inadvertent. I confirm that the matter is now closed," said Daniel Greenberg, parliament’s commissioner for standards.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bilateral commerce between the nations climbed to $20.36 billion in 2022–23, up from $17.5 billion in 2021–22. India's principal exports to the United Kingdom include ready-made clothes and textiles, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, petroleum and petrochemical products, transportation equipment, spices, machinery and instruments, medicines, and marine items.&nbsp;</p>

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Britsh Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has found himself mired in a controversy as the UK and India seek to flesh out a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sunak is expected to face some transparency-related questions as his wife Akshata Murty's Infosys shareholding, worth almost $630 million, becomes the centre of debate in the proposed FTA.

Britsh Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has found himself mired in a controversy as the UK and India seek to flesh out a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sunak is expected to face some transparency-related questions as his wife Akshata Murty's Infosys shareholding, worth almost $630 million, becomes the centre of debate in the proposed FTA. Opposition party and trade experts are questioning the full financial impact that Infosys will have after the deal and if it will reap major benefits due to Sunak's relationship with Murty. The vast majority of Murty and Sunak’s enormous wealth comes from Infosys, her family’s tech company, which was valued at about $63 billion in May. Darren Jones, the Labour chair of the business and trade select committee urged Sunak to come clean on the issue. "As the prime minister recently learned, it’s important he declares any interests properly. I expect him to do so in respect of the India trade deal too.” Meanwhile, other leaders urged Sunak to recuse himself from a part of the negotiation, particularly involving software companies, since the likes of Infosys have been batting for the UK to relax visa norms. According to reports, allowing more visas for workers in the IT and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors appears to be one of the key demands put forth by New Delhi in the ongoing FTA talks, which is currently in its 12th round of negotiations. Sunak hid his connections The call for transparency comes at a time when Sunak is preparing for his first visit to India as the British PM next month to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi. He is expected to discuss the UK-India trade negotiations in a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Watch | India-UK trade deal nears conclusion × The demands may have risen after the UK parliamentary watchdog released a report last week wherein it was stated that Sunak 'inadvertently' failed to correctly declare his wife's shares in childcare company Koru Kids that stood to benefit from the government's budget policy. “Having considered the information available to me, I have decided that the breach of the code appears to have been inadvertent. I confirm that the matter is now closed," said Daniel Greenberg, parliament’s commissioner for standards. Also read | Done deal? India-UK free trade agreement may be signed this year: Official Bilateral commerce between the nations climbed to $20.36 billion in 2022–23, up from $17.5 billion in 2021–22. India's principal exports to the United Kingdom include ready-made clothes and textiles, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, petroleum and petrochemical products, transportation equipment, spices, machinery and instruments, medicines, and marine items. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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UK: Rishi Sunak faces transparency questions related to wife Akshata Murty's Infosys shares

<p>The UK government has introduced a plan to introduce mandatory whole-life sentences for murderers whose crimes are sexually motivated. This move, aimed at the most serious offenders, signifies a significant shift in sentencing policy and is designed to ensure that individuals convicted of such heinous acts never have the opportunity for release.</p>

<h2><strong>Expanding the use of whole-life terms</strong></h2>

<p>Currently, whole-life orders are exceptionally rare and are typically reserved for serial killers or those whose crimes involve unique aggravating factors, such as abusing a position of power to commit murder. However, the Ministry of Justice now proposes to expand the use of these sentences, making them the default starting point for judges in the most severe cases. The intent is to limit the circumstances in which such orders can be overturned on appeal, reported the Guardian.</p>

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<h2><strong>Key distinctions: Whole-life order vs life sentence</strong></h2>

<p>It's important to distinguish between a whole-life order and a life sentence. While both sentences result in imprisonment for life, a life sentence may include the possibility of parole after a minimum term has been served. In contrast, a whole-life order creates the expectation that the offender will only be considered for release in the most exceptional cases, typically on compassionate grounds.</p>

<p>The government has cited recent cases, such as the murders of Zara Aleena and Sabina Nessa, where this expanded power could have been applicable if in place earlier. Jordan McSweeney, convicted of murdering law graduate Zara Aleena, and Koci Selamaj, found guilty of the murder of primary-school teacher Sabina Nessa, received lengthy prison sentences but would have faced whole-life orders under the proposed changes.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed the government's commitment to ensuring that "life will mean life" for the most heinous criminals. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk echoed this sentiment, stating that whole-life orders would become the expectation for murderers involving sexual or sadistic conduct.</p>

<p>However, the opposition, Labour, criticised the government's approach as falling short. Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed argued that the government had allowed many dangerous criminals to evade jail sentences, resulting in overcrowded prisons. Labour pledged to implement tougher sentences and increase prison capacity if elected.</p>

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<h2><strong>Notable cases</strong></h2>

<p>Lucy Letby, the child serial killer sentenced to a whole-life term, joins a group of the country's most dangerous offenders, including Sarah Everard's killer, Wayne Couzens, necrophiliac David Fuller, and terrorist Ali Harbi Ali. A total of 70 criminals are currently serving whole-life orders, with four held in secure hospitals.</p>

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The UK government has introduced a plan to introduce mandatory whole-life sentences for murderers whose crimes are sexually motivated. This move, aimed at the most serious offenders, signifies a significant shift in sentencing policy and is designed to ensure that individuals convicted of such heinous acts never have the opportunity for release.

The UK government has introduced a plan to introduce mandatory whole-life sentences for murderers whose crimes are sexually motivated. This move, aimed at the most serious offenders, signifies a significant shift in sentencing policy and is designed to ensure that individuals convicted of such heinous acts never have the opportunity for release. Expanding the use of whole-life terms Currently, whole-life orders are exceptionally rare and are typically reserved for serial killers or those whose crimes involve unique aggravating factors, such as abusing a position of power to commit murder. However, the Ministry of Justice now proposes to expand the use of these sentences, making them the default starting point for judges in the most severe cases. The intent is to limit the circumstances in which such orders can be overturned on appeal, reported the Guardian. Also read | Explained | British nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of killing 7 newborn babies. What did she do? Key distinctions: Whole-life order vs life sentence It's important to distinguish between a whole-life order and a life sentence. While both sentences result in imprisonment for life, a life sentence may include the possibility of parole after a minimum term has been served. In contrast, a whole-life order creates the expectation that the offender will only be considered for release in the most exceptional cases, typically on compassionate grounds. The government has cited recent cases, such as the murders of Zara Aleena and Sabina Nessa, where this expanded power could have been applicable if in place earlier. Jordan McSweeney, convicted of murdering law graduate Zara Aleena, and Koci Selamaj, found guilty of the murder of primary-school teacher Sabina Nessa, received lengthy prison sentences but would have faced whole-life orders under the proposed changes. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed the government's commitment to ensuring that "life will mean life" for the most heinous criminals. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk echoed this sentiment, stating that whole-life orders would become the expectation for murderers involving sexual or sadistic conduct. However, the opposition, Labour, criticised the government's approach as falling short. Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed argued that the government had allowed many dangerous criminals to evade jail sentences, resulting in overcrowded prisons. Labour pledged to implement tougher sentences and increase prison capacity if elected. Gravitas | UK's killer nurse: Lucy Letby sentenced to life in prison Notable cases Lucy Letby, the child serial killer sentenced to a whole-life term, joins a group of the country's most dangerous offenders, including Sarah Everard's killer, Wayne Couzens, necrophiliac David Fuller, and terrorist Ali Harbi Ali. A total of 70 criminals are currently serving whole-life orders, with four held in secure hospitals. The government's proposal to introduce mandatory whole-life sentences for sexually motivated murderers represents a significant development in the UK's sentencing policy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Nadine Dorries, a former minister and Tory MP resigned from the Commons after accusing Rishi Sunak of "demeaning his office" by criticizing her.

UK: Nadine Dorrie accuses Sunak of putting her 'safety at risk'

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<p>Former UK culture minister Nadine Dorries has formally resigned as a Conservative MP and accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of "demeaning his office" by speaking out against her, British media reported. According to a report by The Guardian late Saturday (August 26), Dorries, who represents the Mid Bedfordshire constituency, said in her resignation, "I shall today inform the chancellor of my intention to take the Chiltern Hundreds, enabling the writ to be moved on September 4th for the byelection you are so desperately seeking to take place."</p>

<p>The Treasury confirmed it was notified of her decision to step down. The report said that Dorries' resignation has opened the way for another awkward byelection for the Conservatives.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The resignation letter</strong></h2>

<p>In her resignation letter which was published in the Mail, Dorries accused Sunak of putting her personal safety at risk by whipping a public frenzy against her and disclosed that police had visited her house last week, warning her about a threat to her security.</p>

<p>"What exactly has been done or have you (Sunak) achieved? You hold the office of prime minister unelected, without a single vote, not even from your own MPs," Dorries said.</p>

<p>“You have no mandate from the people, and the government is adrift. You have squandered the goodwill of the nation, for what?,” she added.</p>

<p>Sharpening her attack on Sunak, Dorries also said that the prime minister's actions around 200 of her MP colleagues to face an electoral tsunami and the loss of their livelihoods, because in his patience to become prime minister, Sunak put his personal ambition above the stability of the country and its economy.</p>

<p>Dorries announced her intention to resign 11 weeks ago but remained as a member of parliament while she investigated why she was not given a seat in the upper house of parliament.</p>

<h2><strong>Sunak's criticism of Dorries</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Sunak had recently criticised Dorries for failing to represent her constituents. According to a report by LBC, Sunak said, “I think people deserve to have an MP that represents them..."</p>

<p>"It’s just making sure your MP is engaging with you, representing you, whether that’s speaking in parliament or being present in their constituencies doing surgeries, answering your letters," Sunak added.</p>

<p>One being asked if his remarks meant that Dorries was failing her constituents, the prime minister said, "Well, at the moment people aren’t being properly represented."</p>

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Former UK culture minister Nadine Dorries has formally resigned as a Conservative MP and accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of "demeaning his office" by speaking out against her, British media reported.

Former UK culture minister Nadine Dorries has formally resigned as a Conservative MP and accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of "demeaning his office" by speaking out against her, British media reported. According to a report by The Guardian late Saturday (August 26), Dorries, who represents the Mid Bedfordshire constituency, said in her resignation, "I shall today inform the chancellor of my intention to take the Chiltern Hundreds, enabling the writ to be moved on September 4th for the byelection you are so desperately seeking to take place." The Treasury confirmed it was notified of her decision to step down. The report said that Dorries' resignation has opened the way for another awkward byelection for the Conservatives. The resignation letter In her resignation letter which was published in the Mail, Dorries accused Sunak of putting her personal safety at risk by whipping a public frenzy against her and disclosed that police had visited her house last week, warning her about a threat to her security. "What exactly has been done or have you (Sunak) achieved? You hold the office of prime minister unelected, without a single vote, not even from your own MPs," Dorries said. “You have no mandate from the people, and the government is adrift. You have squandered the goodwill of the nation, for what?,” she added. Sharpening her attack on Sunak, Dorries also said that the prime minister's actions around 200 of her MP colleagues to face an electoral tsunami and the loss of their livelihoods, because in his patience to become prime minister, Sunak put his personal ambition above the stability of the country and its economy. Dorries announced her intention to resign 11 weeks ago but remained as a member of parliament while she investigated why she was not given a seat in the upper house of parliament. Sunak's criticism of Dorries Prime Minister Sunak had recently criticised Dorries for failing to represent her constituents. According to a report by LBC, Sunak said, “I think people deserve to have an MP that represents them..." "It’s just making sure your MP is engaging with you, representing you, whether that’s speaking in parliament or being present in their constituencies doing surgeries, answering your letters," Sunak added. One being asked if his remarks meant that Dorries was failing her constituents, the prime minister said, "Well, at the moment people aren’t being properly represented." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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UK's asylum backlog has hit a record high. Home office statistics show more than 100,175,000 asylum seekers are waiting for an initial response to their application.

UK: New asylum claims & backlogs on waiting list rises

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<p>The United Kingdom's (UK) backlog of asylum applications awaiting a decision has hit a record high in the year to June, the news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (August 24) citing official figures. The interior ministry said that 78,768 applications were made by people who arrived in the country illegally in the 12 months to June, up 19% than the previous year.</p>

<p>The backlog of asylums was just over 134,000, or 175,457 once dependents are included. This adds more pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who in December last year pledged to clear the initial backlog of cases by the end of this year. Around 80% of those have been waiting for more than six months.</p>

<p>Earlier, the government had said that in the year to June, there were 23,702 initial decisions made on asylum applications, up 61 per cent on the previous year. Of those, 71 per cent were grants of refugee status, humanitarian protection, or alternative forms of leave.</p>

<h2><strong>Committed to reducing levels of immigration: Govt</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Sunak made cracking down on illegal migration a priority before the national election which is expected next year, pitching his Conservative party leaders as being tougher on the issue than the opposition.</p>

<p>Reuters reported that seeking to deter people from arriving in the UK, the government is moving migrants onto disused military sites and barges and intends to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.</p>

<p>Speaking to BBC, an interior ministry spokesperson said the ministry remained committed to reducing levels of immigration, adding that the system was working to encourage the "best and the brightest" to come to the country.</p>

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The United Kingdom's (UK) backlog of asylum applications awaiting a decision has hit a record high in the year to June, the news agency Reuters reported on Thursday (August 24) citing official figures. The interior ministry said that 78,768 applications were made by people who arrived in the country illegally in the 12 months to June, up 19% than the previous year. The backlog of asylums was just over 134,000, or 175,457 once dependents are included. This adds more pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who in December last year pledged to clear the initial backlog of cases by the end of this year. Around 80% of those have been waiting for more than six months. Earlier, the government had said that in the year to June, there were 23,702 initial decisions made on asylum applications, up 61 per cent on the previous year. Of those, 71 per cent were grants of refugee status, humanitarian protection, or alternative forms of leave. Committed to reducing levels of immigration: Govt Prime Minister Sunak made cracking down on illegal migration a priority before the national election which is expected next year, pitching his Conservative party leaders as being tougher on the issue than the opposition. Reuters reported that seeking to deter people from arriving in the UK, the government is moving migrants onto disused military sites and barges and intends to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Speaking to BBC, an interior ministry spokesperson said the ministry remained committed to reducing levels of immigration, adding that the system was working to encourage the "best and the brightest" to come to the country. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A British parliamentary watchdog on Thursday (August 24) said that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should have declared that his wife Akshata Murty had a stake in a company that was set to benefit from government cash. When he came to power after the short-lived tenure of Liz Truss and the scandal-hit premiership of Boris Johnson, Sunak had vowed "integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level."</p>

<p>But within a year in office, Sunak made news for breaking rules as he received police fine for not wearing seatbelt. He received another fine for breaking Covid lockdown rules during the time he was finance minister under Johnson.</p>

<p>After receiving a complaint about Sunak's comments to a committee of senior MPs, a probe was started by House of Commons Standards Commissioner Daniel Greenberg in April.</p>

<p>Sunak failed to mention to them and in a follow-up letter that his wife, Akshata Murty, held shares in a childminding firm that would receive additional state funding.</p>

<p>Sunak told Greenberg that he was advised that Murty's stake in the company "did not meet the test of relevance to require publication on the List of Minister's Interests".</p>

<p>However, the commissioner disagreed and said that it "was a relevant interest that should have been declared" and he had "a duty to correct the record".</p>

<p>The commissioner concluded that the omission may have arisen out of confusion about what was required and was "inadvertent"</p>

<p>AFP quoted Sunak's spokesperson who said that the matter had been resolved&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The prime minister takes seriously his responsibilities to register and declare all relevant interests," he added.</p>

<p>Sunak was previously criticised after it emerged that Akshata Murty, daughter of co-founder of Indian IT giant Infosys had so-called "non-dom" status.</p>

<p>This actually meant that she had not declared her earnings from the dividends she got from the firm for UK tax purposes. After a furore, Murty later said she would include them.</p>

<p>Critics of Sunak, a wealthy former investment banker, say that he is out of touch with ordinary voters struggling with rising costs.</p>

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A British parliamentary watchdog on Thursday (August 24) said that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should have declared that his wife Akshata Murty had a stake in a company that was set to benefit from government cash.

A British parliamentary watchdog on Thursday (August 24) said that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should have declared that his wife Akshata Murty had a stake in a company that was set to benefit from government cash. When he came to power after the short-lived tenure of Liz Truss and the scandal-hit premiership of Boris Johnson, Sunak had vowed "integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level." But within a year in office, Sunak made news for breaking rules as he received police fine for not wearing seatbelt. He received another fine for breaking Covid lockdown rules during the time he was finance minister under Johnson. After receiving a complaint about Sunak's comments to a committee of senior MPs, a probe was started by House of Commons Standards Commissioner Daniel Greenberg in April. Sunak failed to mention to them and in a follow-up letter that his wife, Akshata Murty, held shares in a childminding firm that would receive additional state funding. Sunak told Greenberg that he was advised that Murty's stake in the company "did not meet the test of relevance to require publication on the List of Minister's Interests". However, the commissioner disagreed and said that it "was a relevant interest that should have been declared" and he had "a duty to correct the record". The commissioner concluded that the omission may have arisen out of confusion about what was required and was "inadvertent" AFP quoted Sunak's spokesperson who said that the matter had been resolved "The prime minister takes seriously his responsibilities to register and declare all relevant interests," he added. Sunak was previously criticised after it emerged that Akshata Murty, daughter of co-founder of Indian IT giant Infosys had so-called "non-dom" status. This actually meant that she had not declared her earnings from the dividends she got from the firm for UK tax purposes. After a furore, Murty later said she would include them. Critics of Sunak, a wealthy former investment banker, say that he is out of touch with ordinary voters struggling with rising costs. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has once again refused to put a timeline to stopping the migrants-crossing-the-channel-crisis. Sunak said his plan to stop the boats may not succeed before the next election.</p>

<p>The Tory leader said the migrant situation was a "complex problem" which was costing exchequers and the public a lot of money.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I want it&nbsp;to be done as soon as possible, but I also want to be honest with people that it is a complex problem. There is not one simple solution and it can’t be solved overnight and I wouldn’t be being straight with people if I said that was possible," said Sunak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The current system is both unsustainable and completely unfair, but particularly unfair on British taxpayers who are forking out millions of pounds to house illegal migrants in hotels and local communities," added Sunak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s not an easy problem to fix. I never said we would be able to solve it overnight – it will take time and we have to attack it from lots of different ways."</p>

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<p>While Sunak tempered his expectations, he looked at the bright side saying that the number of illegal migrants crossing the Channel this year had been down for the first time in several years.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Sunak's back-and-forth on migrant&nbsp;crisis&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At the start of the year, the Tory leader, amid much pomp, laid out five pledges for 2023, of which one was to&nbsp;stop migrants from entering the UK illegally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Afterwards, Home Secretary Suella Braverman tabled the Illegal Migration Bill&nbsp;before the House of Commons with the Tory leader simultaneously issuing an ultimatum to illegal migrants crossing the English Channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Sunak's enthusiasm appeared to take a hit in April when he said his plan to stop small boats crossing the Channel "won't happen overnight". He also&nbsp;pushed the timeline to achieve his goals beyond the general elections.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, former interior minister Priti Patel in April last year brought the "Rwanda Asylum Policy"&nbsp;under which immigrants arriving in the UK through "illegal"&nbsp;means would be sent to the African country of Rwanda to seek asylum.</p>

<p>The immigration crisis reached a peak in 2022 when over 45,000 people entered the UK, breaking the previous year's record by more than 17,000.&nbsp;</p>

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has once again refused to put a timeline to stopping the migrants-crossing-the-channel-crisis. Sunak said his plan to stop the boats may not succeed before the next election.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has once again refused to put a timeline to stopping the migrants-crossing-the-channel-crisis. Sunak said his plan to stop the boats may not succeed before the next election. The Tory leader said the migrant situation was a "complex problem" which was costing exchequers and the public a lot of money. “I want it to be done as soon as possible, but I also want to be honest with people that it is a complex problem. There is not one simple solution and it can’t be solved overnight and I wouldn’t be being straight with people if I said that was possible," said Sunak. “The current system is both unsustainable and completely unfair, but particularly unfair on British taxpayers who are forking out millions of pounds to house illegal migrants in hotels and local communities," added Sunak. “It’s not an easy problem to fix. I never said we would be able to solve it overnight – it will take time and we have to attack it from lots of different ways." WATCH | UK announces law to stop illegal immigrants While Sunak tempered his expectations, he looked at the bright side saying that the number of illegal migrants crossing the Channel this year had been down for the first time in several years. Sunak's back-and-forth on migrant crisis At the start of the year, the Tory leader, amid much pomp, laid out five pledges for 2023, of which one was to stop migrants from entering the UK illegally. Afterwards, Home Secretary Suella Braverman tabled the Illegal Migration Bill before the House of Commons with the Tory leader simultaneously issuing an ultimatum to illegal migrants crossing the English Channel. However, Sunak's enthusiasm appeared to take a hit in April when he said his plan to stop small boats crossing the Channel "won't happen overnight". He also pushed the timeline to achieve his goals beyond the general elections. Also read | 'It won't happen overnight...': UK PM Rishi Sunak appears defeatist on illegal migrants issue Notably, former interior minister Priti Patel in April last year brought the "Rwanda Asylum Policy" under which immigrants arriving in the UK through "illegal" means would be sent to the African country of Rwanda to seek asylum. The immigration crisis reached a peak in 2022 when over 45,000 people entered the UK, breaking the previous year's record by more than 17,000. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participated in the recitation of the Indian epic 'Ramayan' led by spiritual leader Morari Bapu at the Cambridge University event on Tuesday. Sunak, who said that he was attending the event as a Hindu and not solely in his capacity as prime minister,&nbsp;also hailed Hindu god Rama as an enduring symbol of courage, humility, and selfless leadership.</p>

<p>"I'm here today not as a Prime Minister but as a Hindu. For me, faith is very personal and guides me in every aspect of my life," the UK prime minister said, adding, "For me, Lord Rama will always be an inspirational figure, to face life's challenges with courage, to govern with humility and, to work selflessly."&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Sunak's personal faith&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Beginning his address with the chant "Jai Siya Ram," PM Sunak expressed his honour to be present at Morari Bapu's Ram Katha on Indian Independence Day.</p>

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<p>Moreover, while speaking of the challenges of his role as Prime Minister, Sunak noted, "There are difficult decisions to make. Hard choices to confront. And our faith gives me courage, strength and resilience to do the best I can for our country," Sunak said. "Bapu with your blessings, I aspire to lead in equivalence with how our scriptures have taught leaders to lead," Sunak said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also sought blessings from Morari Bapu, stating, "Bapu with your blessings, I aspire to lead in equivalence with how our scriptures have taught leaders to lead."</p>

<p>Drawing parallels with Morari Bapu's events, Sunak spoke&nbsp;of the presence of a golden statue of Lord Hanuman in the background and revealed that he has a golden statue of Lord Ganesh on his desk at 10 Downing Street.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He noted that Lord Ganesh's presence serves as a constant reminder for him to listen, reflect, and act thoughtfully.</p>

<p>"It (Lord Ganesh's golden statue) is a constant reminder to me of the importance of listening and reflecting on issues before acting. I am proud to be British. Proud to be Hindu," Rishi Sunak said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reflecting on his upbringing, Sunak shared his fond memories of attending local religious ceremonies with his family. The UK PM also disclosed that he not only follows the Ramayana but also engages in other spiritual texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Hanuman Chalisa. He left the event with a sense of connection to these texts.</p>

<p>Sunak, lastly, thanked his parents and grandparents for their efforts, acknowledging that his generation's accomplishments are built upon their contributions.</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participated in the recitation of the Indian epic 'Ramayan' led by spiritual leader Morari Bapu at the Cambridge University event on Tuesday. Sunak, who said that he was attending the event as a Hindu and not solely in his capacity as prime minister, also hailed Hindu god Rama as an enduring symbol of courage, humility, and selfless leadership. "I'm here today not as a Prime Minister but as a Hindu. For me, faith is very personal and guides me in every aspect of my life," the UK prime minister said, adding, "For me, Lord Rama will always be an inspirational figure, to face life's challenges with courage, to govern with humility and, to work selflessly." Sunak's personal faith Beginning his address with the chant "Jai Siya Ram," PM Sunak expressed his honour to be present at Morari Bapu's Ram Katha on Indian Independence Day. Also Read | Georgia Governor Brian Kemp takes to Twitter to refute Donald Trump's allegations of election theft Moreover, while speaking of the challenges of his role as Prime Minister, Sunak noted, "There are difficult decisions to make. Hard choices to confront. And our faith gives me courage, strength and resilience to do the best I can for our country," Sunak said. "Bapu with your blessings, I aspire to lead in equivalence with how our scriptures have taught leaders to lead," Sunak said. Also Read | Hunter Biden's lawyer steps down, to testify as witness in DOJ investigation He also sought blessings from Morari Bapu, stating, "Bapu with your blessings, I aspire to lead in equivalence with how our scriptures have taught leaders to lead." Drawing parallels with Morari Bapu's events, Sunak spoke of the presence of a golden statue of Lord Hanuman in the background and revealed that he has a golden statue of Lord Ganesh on his desk at 10 Downing Street. Watch | Poland beefs defence amid Russia-Ukraine war × He noted that Lord Ganesh's presence serves as a constant reminder for him to listen, reflect, and act thoughtfully. "It (Lord Ganesh's golden statue) is a constant reminder to me of the importance of listening and reflecting on issues before acting. I am proud to be British. Proud to be Hindu," Rishi Sunak said. Reflecting on his upbringing, Sunak shared his fond memories of attending local religious ceremonies with his family. The UK PM also disclosed that he not only follows the Ramayana but also engages in other spiritual texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Hanuman Chalisa. He left the event with a sense of connection to these texts. Sunak, lastly, thanked his parents and grandparents for their efforts, acknowledging that his generation's accomplishments are built upon their contributions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended a Ramayana recitation by spiritual leader Murari Bapu at Cambridge University. Sunak, while attending the recitation, said that he was not there as the UK PM but as Hindu.

UK PM Rishi Sunak attends Ramayana recitation, says 'Not here as PM but a Hindu'

The current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is one of the most frequent flyers in the United Kingdom. The leader of the Conservative Party in Britain has taken more domestic flights than the previous three prime ministers of the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister who often voices his concern to curb Planet warming carbon emissions said that air travel is the most effective use of his time.

Rishi Sunak is one of the UK's most frequent flyers

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak's immigration policy authorities are being forced to take migrants off the Stockholm barge.

UK: Bacterial pathogen 'barges' into UK migrants' residential water supply

<p>First occupants of a floating accommodation meant to house 500 individuals seeking asylum in the United Kingdom arrived on Monday (Aug 7) in Portland, about 142 miles southwest of London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports in the British media said that coaches were seen arriving at Portland on Monday morning as people gathered at Bibby Stockholm's&nbsp;entrance with "welcome" signs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The floating housing on Bibby Stockholm barge is part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to 'stop the boats' and repel crossings by migrants in the English Channel. But critics have flagged the Bibby Stockholm housing by stating that it will be seen as a 'holiday cruise' by the migrants intending to enter the United Kingdom.</p>

<h2><strong>Bibby Stockholm: 'Holiday cruise' or 'deathtrap'</strong></h2>

<p>The human rights campaigners have described conditions inside Bibby Stockholm as "inhumane" and "inappropriate".</p>

<p>But a BBC report stated that the cabins are "relatively spacious" and include a desk, wardrobe, locker and television. They will house four to six men.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is also a gym and outdoor recreational space in the two courtyards in the centre of the Bibby Stockholm barge.</p>

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<p>The report added that there will be no curfew, but barge residents will be "strongly encouraged" to return to the ship by 23:00 each night.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Fire Brigade Unions have raised concerns that the vessel "is a deathtrap".</p>

<p>Ministers in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government have said that the barge will be a better value for British taxpayers.</p>

<h2><strong>'Quasi floating prison'</strong></h2>

<p>The refugee charity Care4Calais said it had stopped people it's been serving from being forced to board the barge.</p>

<p>"None of the asylum seekers we are supporting have gone to the Bibby Stockholm today as legal representatives have had their transfers cancelled," Steve Smith, the charity’s CEO, was quoted as saying by The Guardian.</p>

<p>"Among our clients are people who are disabled, who have survived torture and modern slavery and who have had traumatic experiences at sea. To house any human being in a 'quasi floating prison' like the Bibby Stockholm is inhumane. To try and do so to this group of people is unbelievably cruel."</p>

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First occupants of a floating accommodation meant to house 500 individuals seeking asylum in the United Kingdom arrived on Monday (Aug 7) in Portland, about 142 miles southwest of London.

First occupants of a floating accommodation meant to house 500 individuals seeking asylum in the United Kingdom arrived on Monday (Aug 7) in Portland, about 142 miles southwest of London. Reports in the British media said that coaches were seen arriving at Portland on Monday morning as people gathered at Bibby Stockholm's entrance with "welcome" signs. Also read | UK: Sunak administration to acquire disused cruise ships to house asylum seekers The floating housing on Bibby Stockholm barge is part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to 'stop the boats' and repel crossings by migrants in the English Channel. But critics have flagged the Bibby Stockholm housing by stating that it will be seen as a 'holiday cruise' by the migrants intending to enter the United Kingdom. Bibby Stockholm: 'Holiday cruise' or 'deathtrap' The human rights campaigners have described conditions inside Bibby Stockholm as "inhumane" and "inappropriate". But a BBC report stated that the cabins are "relatively spacious" and include a desk, wardrobe, locker and television. They will house four to six men. There is also a gym and outdoor recreational space in the two courtyards in the centre of the Bibby Stockholm barge. Also watch | What will life be like on UK's first migrant housing barge? × The report added that there will be no curfew, but barge residents will be "strongly encouraged" to return to the ship by 23:00 each night. Meanwhile, the Fire Brigade Unions have raised concerns that the vessel "is a deathtrap". Ministers in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government have said that the barge will be a better value for British taxpayers. 'Quasi floating prison' The refugee charity Care4Calais said it had stopped people it's been serving from being forced to board the barge. "None of the asylum seekers we are supporting have gone to the Bibby Stockholm today as legal representatives have had their transfers cancelled," Steve Smith, the charity’s CEO, was quoted as saying by The Guardian. "Among our clients are people who are disabled, who have survived torture and modern slavery and who have had traumatic experiences at sea. To house any human being in a 'quasi floating prison' like the Bibby Stockholm is inhumane. To try and do so to this group of people is unbelievably cruel." According to the official figures, so far, more than 15,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the United Kingdom. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Protesters drape home of UK PM Sunak in black fabric , meanwhile Britain's prime minister Rishi Sunak defends climate record despite new oil and gas licenses, says UK's climate record is fantastic

Climate protest: Protesters drape home of UK PM Sunak in black fabric

<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's mansion was covered with black fabric by activists from Greenpeace on Thursday (August 3) protesting against fossil fuel licenses.</p>

<p>The activists climbed onto the roof of Sunak's mansion in Yorkshire, calling it a protest for his support of a "major expansion of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-approve-hundreds-of-new-north-sea-oil-and-gas-licences-despite-net-zero-carbon-emissions-aim-621055">North Sea oil and gas drilling</a>", they were later arrested.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, Sunak gave a go-ahead to hundreds of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea — a decision that has angered the environmentalists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Greenpeace UK climate campaigner Philip Evans said, "We desperately need our prime minister to be a climate leader, not a climate arsonist."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Just as wildfires and floods wreck homes and lives around the world, Sunak is committing to a massive expansion of oil and gas drilling," Evans added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Greenpeace posted a video of the incident on its social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, activists were seen climbing on the roof of Sunak's mansion in Richmond, northern England. They covered it with black sheets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While on the front lawn, two more activists unfurled a banner reading "Rishi Sunak - Oil Profits or Our Future?".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Evans said, "He seems quite happy to hold a blowtorch to the planet if he can score a few political points by sowing division around climate in this country. This is cynical beyond belief."&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, the prime minister's office did not release any statement, and Sunak said on Wednesday (August 2) that he was going on holiday that evening. He and his family are currently in California.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>North Sea oil and gas drilling</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The protests came after the UK government chalked out plans to expand drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, Sunak said that he hoped the plans would provide the nation with domestically-sourced energy, meanwhile, it transitions to a net zero economy by 2050.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Sunak said, "Even when we’ve reached net zero in 2050, a quarter of our energy needs will come from oil and gas. But there are those who would rather that it come from hostile states than from supplies we have here at home."&nbsp;</p>

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's mansion was covered with black fabric by activists from Greenpeace on Thursday (August 3) protesting against fossil fuel licenses.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's mansion was covered with black fabric by activists from Greenpeace on Thursday (August 3) protesting against fossil fuel licenses. The activists climbed onto the roof of Sunak's mansion in Yorkshire, calling it a protest for his support of a "major expansion of North Sea oil and gas drilling", they were later arrested. Earlier this week, Sunak gave a go-ahead to hundreds of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea — a decision that has angered the environmentalists. Greenpeace UK climate campaigner Philip Evans said, "We desperately need our prime minister to be a climate leader, not a climate arsonist." "Just as wildfires and floods wreck homes and lives around the world, Sunak is committing to a massive expansion of oil and gas drilling," Evans added. Greenpeace posted a video of the incident on its social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, activists were seen climbing on the roof of Sunak's mansion in Richmond, northern England. They covered it with black sheets. While on the front lawn, two more activists unfurled a banner reading "Rishi Sunak - Oil Profits or Our Future?". Also read: France closes on to replace Russia as world's second biggest arms exporter Evans said, "He seems quite happy to hold a blowtorch to the planet if he can score a few political points by sowing division around climate in this country. This is cynical beyond belief." So far, the prime minister's office did not release any statement, and Sunak said on Wednesday (August 2) that he was going on holiday that evening. He and his family are currently in California. VIDEO: The scene at the Manor House, Kirby Sigston, where environmental protesters have got onto the roof of Rishi Sunak’s £1.5 million constituency residence. pic.twitter.com/KQNBotoyt7 #oil #Sunak #Richmond #NorthYorkshire #Northallerton #Greenpeace — Manchester Chronicle 🐝 (@WithyGrove) August 3, 2023 × 🚨BREAKING: Climbers are on the roof of Rishi Sunak’s mansion draping it in 200 metres of oily-black fabric to drive home the dangerous consequences of a new drilling frenzy.#StopRosebank #NoNewOil pic.twitter.com/oeb36Wi2QU — Greenpeace UK (@GreenpeaceUK) August 3, 2023 × Also read: Re-writing history of loot: Australia's national gallery to return stolen Cambodian artefacts North Sea oil and gas drilling The protests came after the UK government chalked out plans to expand drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea. On Monday, Sunak said that he hoped the plans would provide the nation with domestically-sourced energy, meanwhile, it transitions to a net zero economy by 2050. In a statement, Sunak said, "Even when we’ve reached net zero in 2050, a quarter of our energy needs will come from oil and gas. But there are those who would rather that it come from hostile states than from supplies we have here at home." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was heckled as he was pouring a pint of beer at a beer festival in London on Tuesday (August 1). Prime Minister Sunak, who is a teetotaler, visited the Great British beer festival in West London. As he was pouring a pint of Black Dub stout, a person shouted: “Prime minister, oh the irony that you’re raising alcohol duty on the day that you’re pulling a pint.”</p>

<p>Another onlooker shouted at Sunak, who loves Coca-Cola, by saying, "Prime Minister, it's not Coca-Cola."</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is the person that heckled Sunak?</strong></h2>

<p>The person who heckled the prime minister over raising the alcohol duty was 46-year-old Rudi Keyser, who runs a pub in Wimbledon in south-west London. According to a report by The Guardian, Keyser said he wanted to get across the message while Sunak was promoting a freeze on beer-based duty, this was not the case for some other drinks.</p>

<p>Keyser said that the number of breweries that shut down last year had been phenomenal. “Plus on 1 August – today – they are raising alcohol duty across the board significantly," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I run a pub as part of a big national chain and we’ve been bulk buying in the last two weeks to avoid the alcohol duty increase. And he has the audacity to come and pull a pint for PR,” the 46-year-old added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Sunak has been insisting that businesses and consumers would benefit from the post-Brexit alcohol duty changes, despite the fact that charges for some drinks are increasing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report by The Telegraph, the system aims to encourage drinkers to cut back by taxing all alcohol based on its strength, rather than the previous categories of wine, beer, spirits, and ciders.</p>

<p>This would mean duty would increase overall.&nbsp;<br />
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was heckled as he was pouring a pint of beer at a beer festival in London on Tuesday (August 1). Prime Minister Sunak, who is a teetotaler, visited the Great British beer festival in West London.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was heckled as he was pouring a pint of beer at a beer festival in London on Tuesday (August 1). Prime Minister Sunak, who is a teetotaler, visited the Great British beer festival in West London. As he was pouring a pint of Black Dub stout, a person shouted: “Prime minister, oh the irony that you’re raising alcohol duty on the day that you’re pulling a pint.” Another onlooker shouted at Sunak, who loves Coca-Cola, by saying, "Prime Minister, it's not Coca-Cola." Here's a look at the video UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak heckled by a man over alcohol tak while pulling a beer pint at a beer festival@KatiePilbeamTV tells you more Watch more: https://t.co/AXC5qRugeb pic.twitter.com/EYK3hUqcIp — WION (@WIONews) August 2, 2023 × Who is the person that heckled Sunak? The person who heckled the prime minister over raising the alcohol duty was 46-year-old Rudi Keyser, who runs a pub in Wimbledon in south-west London. According to a report by The Guardian, Keyser said he wanted to get across the message while Sunak was promoting a freeze on beer-based duty, this was not the case for some other drinks. Keyser said that the number of breweries that shut down last year had been phenomenal. “Plus on 1 August – today – they are raising alcohol duty across the board significantly," he added. “I run a pub as part of a big national chain and we’ve been bulk buying in the last two weeks to avoid the alcohol duty increase. And he has the audacity to come and pull a pint for PR,” the 46-year-old added. Prime Minister Sunak has been insisting that businesses and consumers would benefit from the post-Brexit alcohol duty changes, despite the fact that charges for some drinks are increasing. According to a report by The Telegraph, the system aims to encourage drinkers to cut back by taxing all alcohol based on its strength, rather than the previous categories of wine, beer, spirits, and ciders. This would mean duty would increase overall. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Oh the irony you're raising alcohol duty...': UK PM Sunak heckled while pouring a pint at beer festival

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to confirm that the British Government will issue 100 licences to companies that want to extract oil and gas from the North Sea.

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<p>The United Kingdom has pledged to grant “hundreds” of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction, on Monday (July 31), in a bid to bolster its energy security, said the government. The announcement has since drawn criticism from environmental groups in the country and could hinder the country’s goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does UK government plan to do?</strong></h2>

<p>The plan was confirmed by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who had previously said that hundreds of future licences could also be granted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Now more than ever, it’s vital that we bolster our energy security and capitalise on that independence to deliver more affordable, clean energy to British homes and businesses,” said the British PM’s office&nbsp;in a statement. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, “Investment in the North Sea will continue to unlock new projects, protect jobs, reduce emissions and boost UK energy independence.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak, during his visit to Aberdeenshire on Monday, argued that the plan will help the UK reach its target of meeting net zero by 2050 and even by this date the country is expected to get more than a quarter of its energy from oil and gas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, the government also said that while a “more flexible application process” would be used for the licence requests, they would still be subject to a “climate compatibility” test for carbon reduction goals.</p>

<p>The oil and gas industry regulator expects the first of the new licences to be awarded in the fall, said the UK government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK PM also spoke about how the move will help reduce reliance on “hostile states”, including Russia, and improve energy security. “We have all witnessed how (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has manipulated and weaponised energy... Now more than ever, it’s vital that we bolster our energy security.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UK’s carbon capture and storage</strong></h2>

<p>Sunak also announced support for two carbon capture and storage (CCS) clusters in Scotland and northern England, along the North Sea coast, in addition to the two already under construction. The statement also said that the four clusters could support up to 50,000 jobs by 2030.</p>

<p><strong>A ‘wrecking ball’ for UK’s climate commitments</strong><br />
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The Conservative-led government’s plans are also in complete contradiction with the pledges from the opposition Labour Party to ban new oil and gas projects in the North Sea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move comes as record-breaking temperatures were witnessed across Europe, the United States and China, with scientists <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-deadly-heatwaves-across-europe-us-would-be-virtually-impossible-without-climate-change-619402">predominantly blaming</a> human-induced climate change and burning fossil fuels. Environmentalists warn that these new projects by the Sunak government are incompatible with the country’s targets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Extracting more fossil fuels from the North Sea will send a wrecking ball through the UK’s climate commitments at a time when we should be investing in a just transition to a low-carbon economy and our own abundant renewables,” said Oxfam’s climate policy adviser, Lyndsay Walsh, as quoted by <em>The Guardian</em>.&nbsp;</p>

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The United Kingdom has pledged to grant “hundreds” of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction, on Monday (July 31), in a bid to bolster its energy security, said the government.

The United Kingdom has pledged to grant “hundreds” of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction, on Monday (July 31), in a bid to bolster its energy security, said the government. The announcement has since drawn criticism from environmental groups in the country and could hinder the country’s goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. What does UK government plan to do? The plan was confirmed by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who had previously said that hundreds of future licences could also be granted. “Now more than ever, it’s vital that we bolster our energy security and capitalise on that independence to deliver more affordable, clean energy to British homes and businesses,” said the British PM’s office in a statement. It added, “Investment in the North Sea will continue to unlock new projects, protect jobs, reduce emissions and boost UK energy independence.” Sunak, during his visit to Aberdeenshire on Monday, argued that the plan will help the UK reach its target of meeting net zero by 2050 and even by this date the country is expected to get more than a quarter of its energy from oil and gas. Furthermore, the government also said that while a “more flexible application process” would be used for the licence requests, they would still be subject to a “climate compatibility” test for carbon reduction goals. The oil and gas industry regulator expects the first of the new licences to be awarded in the fall, said the UK government. The UK PM also spoke about how the move will help reduce reliance on “hostile states”, including Russia, and improve energy security. “We have all witnessed how (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has manipulated and weaponised energy... Now more than ever, it’s vital that we bolster our energy security.” UK’s carbon capture and storage Sunak also announced support for two carbon capture and storage (CCS) clusters in Scotland and northern England, along the North Sea coast, in addition to the two already under construction. The statement also said that the four clusters could support up to 50,000 jobs by 2030. A ‘wrecking ball’ for UK’s climate commitments The Conservative-led government’s plans are also in complete contradiction with the pledges from the opposition Labour Party to ban new oil and gas projects in the North Sea. The move comes as record-breaking temperatures were witnessed across Europe, the United States and China, with scientists predominantly blaming human-induced climate change and burning fossil fuels. Environmentalists warn that these new projects by the Sunak government are incompatible with the country’s targets. “Extracting more fossil fuels from the North Sea will send a wrecking ball through the UK’s climate commitments at a time when we should be investing in a just transition to a low-carbon economy and our own abundant renewables,” said Oxfam’s climate policy adviser, Lyndsay Walsh, as quoted by The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK to approve ‘hundreds’ of new North Sea oil and gas licences despite net zero carbon emissions aim

As of now as countries battle global and inflation post the covid-19 pandemic the UK is facing a particularly tough time scrambling through a cost of living and housing crisis.

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Since 2019 the United Kingdom has pushed ample efforts to achieve a goal of net zero emissions. British prime minister Rishi Sunak has even termed this as critical to his plans but there is now a caveat, Sunak now says he holds zero emissions second to the comfort of British citizens.

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British prime minister Rishi Sunak has said his government will meet a Conservative Manifesto pledge to build one million new homes before the end of this Parliament.

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British PM Rishi Sunak's governing Conservative Party lost two strategically important parliamentary seats on Friday as the UK gears up for a general election expected next year. However, the conservatives managed to retain ex-UK PM Boris Johnson's former seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

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Boris Johnson's Partygate legal fees cost the taxpayer more than $340,000, according to Government figures slipped out before the summer recess.

UK: Boris Johnson's Partygate defence cost taxpayer $340,000 in legal fees

<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (July 19) formally apologised for the "horrific" historic treatment of people from LGBT communities who served in the country's military when homosexuality was banned.</p>

<p>"The ban on LGBT people serving in our military until the year 2000 was an appalling failure of the British state, decades behind the law of this land," Sunak told the House of Commons.</p>

<p>"In that period, many endured the most horrific sexual abuse and violence, homophobic bullying and harassment, all while bravely serving this country," he added.</p>

<p>"Today, on the behalf of the British state, I apologise."</p>

<p>The prime minister said he hoped that those who were affected would now "feel proud parts of the veteran community that has done so much to keep our country safe".</p>

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<p>The apology from the prime minister was prompted by the findings of a government-commissioned independent review into LGBT veterans who served in the military between 1967 and 2000.</p>

<p>The report detailed "shocking evidence of a culture of homophobia, and of bullying, blackmail and sexual assaults, abusive investigations into sexual orientation and sexual preference, disgraceful medical examinations, including conversion therapy".</p>

<h2><strong>'Financial reward' sought&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Terence Etherton, the author of the report recommended that Sunak deliver an apology as also an "appropriate financial award" which should be made to LGBT veterans who were affected by the pre-2000 ban.</p>

<p>Britain lifted the ban only after the European Court of Human Rights rejected argument that the ban was needed to protect the morale and fighting power amongst its troops. The court said that the policy had violated human rights.</p>

<p>Catherine Dixon, former British Army Officer who is now vice-chair at LGBT charity Stonewall called the British government's apology "an important step to achieving justice for those LGBTQ+ people who served in HM Armed Forces and, like me, experienced shame, humiliation and a ruined military career because of our sexuality."</p>

<p>"Many were imprisoned, experienced corrective violence and lived with the stain of criminal convictions because of who they loved and which left some homeless and many unable to work," she added.</p>

<p>Ben Wallace, British Defence Secretary told UK parliament that the report made for "miserable and distressing" reading and that the government had been working through the report's recommendations.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-defence-minister-wallace-to-step-down-as-lawmaker-in-next-poll-616201">British Defence Minister Wallace to step down as lawmaker in next poll</a></strong></p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (July 19) formally apologised for the "horrific" historic treatment of people from LGBT communities who served in the country's military when homosexuality was banned.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (July 19) formally apologised for the "horrific" historic treatment of people from LGBT communities who served in the country's military when homosexuality was banned. "The ban on LGBT people serving in our military until the year 2000 was an appalling failure of the British state, decades behind the law of this land," Sunak told the House of Commons. "In that period, many endured the most horrific sexual abuse and violence, homophobic bullying and harassment, all while bravely serving this country," he added. "Today, on the behalf of the British state, I apologise." The prime minister said he hoped that those who were affected would now "feel proud parts of the veteran community that has done so much to keep our country safe". Watch | Britain joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc × The apology from the prime minister was prompted by the findings of a government-commissioned independent review into LGBT veterans who served in the military between 1967 and 2000. The report detailed "shocking evidence of a culture of homophobia, and of bullying, blackmail and sexual assaults, abusive investigations into sexual orientation and sexual preference, disgraceful medical examinations, including conversion therapy". 'Financial reward' sought Terence Etherton, the author of the report recommended that Sunak deliver an apology as also an "appropriate financial award" which should be made to LGBT veterans who were affected by the pre-2000 ban. Britain lifted the ban only after the European Court of Human Rights rejected argument that the ban was needed to protect the morale and fighting power amongst its troops. The court said that the policy had violated human rights. Catherine Dixon, former British Army Officer who is now vice-chair at LGBT charity Stonewall called the British government's apology "an important step to achieving justice for those LGBTQ+ people who served in HM Armed Forces and, like me, experienced shame, humiliation and a ruined military career because of our sexuality." "Many were imprisoned, experienced corrective violence and lived with the stain of criminal convictions because of who they loved and which left some homeless and many unable to work," she added. Ben Wallace, British Defence Secretary told UK parliament that the report made for "miserable and distressing" reading and that the government had been working through the report's recommendations. Also Read | British Defence Minister Wallace to step down as lawmaker in next poll "Today we want to say to all those ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators, many now in retirement, you are one of us, you belong in our community and in choosing to put yourself in harm's way for the good of your colleagues, your community and country, you have proven yourselves the best of us." (With input from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

PM Rishi Sunak apologises for abuse of LGBT community in British military

UK defence secretary Ben Wallace has fueled speculation of an imminent cabinet reshuffle suggesting that he could come in the next few days or so. In his first interview after he announced that he plans to step back from front-line politics Wallace said that UK prime minister Rishi Sunak would inevitably have to reorganize his top team now.

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A lower annual inflation rate in June eased Britain's cost-of-living crisis, according to official data released Wednesday. UK PM Rishi Sunak plans to reduce inflation to 5% by 2023 end.

UK's annual inflation drops below 8%

The UK's controversial illegal migration bill is set to become law. This comes after the Tory party led the government to win a final series of votes in the House of Lords.

Illegal migration bill to become law after UK government defeats Lord's challenges

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