United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that he is giving everything he can to strike a new post-Brexit deal with the European Union. Talking about the Northern Ireland's trade and events, Prime Minister Sunak called it vital to 'ensure a return to power sharing in the province'.

Northern Ireland Protocol: What does the UK want to change?

The wealthy Conservative donors were asked by United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund an “80:20” campaign before the next election in an event when where Tory fundraisers managed to sell the prime minister's Swarovski crystal-encrusted portrait at auction for £25,000.

While addressing the guests at the event, Sunak thanked everyone present in the room for all “your support of our fantastic party” at the Savoy hotel in London. One person who attended the event said that they were provided forms which asked them to make a donation for the “80:20” campaign ahead of the next election, as the party plans to defend 80 seats and clinch victory on another 20.

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The form had a series of amounts listed with tick boxes along their side up to £10,000, where donors had the liberty to fill in the amount they are willing to donate as well as provide their details. The form also carried a message from Sunak.

The event was attended by billionaire businessman Mohamed Mansour, who is currently the senior treasurer of the party and was a former minister under the regime of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak. The party has received a donation of more than £600,000 from Mansour’s company Unatrac. Former treasurer and a donor, Howard Leigh, is believed to have compered in the event.

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The event was also attended by many politicians which included Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, Health Minister Will Quince, Transport Secretary Mark Harper, Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Health Secretary Steve Barclay.

Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty also attended the event and the couple left at about 10.30 pm local time. Donors, ministers and party officials sat at the table and bought various auction prizes which included Sunak's portrait made of crystals, which was sold for £25,000. London artist San B made the picture.

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The wealthy Conservative donors were asked by United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund an “80:20” campaign before the next election in an event when where Tory fundraisers managed to sell the prime minister's Swarovski crystal-encrusted portrait at auction for £25,000.

The wealthy Conservative donors were asked by United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to fund an “80:20” campaign before the next election in an event when where Tory fundraisers managed to sell the prime minister's Swarovski crystal-encrusted portrait at auction for £25,000. While addressing the guests at the event, Sunak thanked everyone present in the room for all “your support of our fantastic party” at the Savoy hotel in London. One person who attended the event said that they were provided forms which asked them to make a donation for the “80:20” campaign ahead of the next election, as the party plans to defend 80 seats and clinch victory on another 20. ALSO READ | WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak and billionaire Bill Gates get interviewed by AI The form had a series of amounts listed with tick boxes along their side up to £10,000, where donors had the liberty to fill in the amount they are willing to donate as well as provide their details. The form also carried a message from Sunak. The event was attended by billionaire businessman Mohamed Mansour, who is currently the senior treasurer of the party and was a former minister under the regime of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak. The party has received a donation of more than £600,000 from Mansour’s company Unatrac. Former treasurer and a donor, Howard Leigh, is believed to have compered in the event. WATCH | Pressure piles on UK PM Rishi Sunak The event was also attended by many politicians which included Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, Health Minister Will Quince, Transport Secretary Mark Harper, Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Health Secretary Steve Barclay. Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty also attended the event and the couple left at about 10.30 pm local time. Donors, ministers and party officials sat at the table and bought various auction prizes which included Sunak's portrait made of crystals, which was sold for £25,000. London artist San B made the picture. (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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Boris Johnson has hinted he may not support a proposed deal over the Northern Ireland protocol from Rishi Sunak, heaping pressure on the prime minister to revive a controversial bill that would unilaterally override parts of the Brexit treaty.

Boris Johnson hints he may not support Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to keep fighting with the EU for a satisfactory outcome of the Northern Ireland Protocol Deal. Sunak faced a fierce challenge over the deal in the Parliament, this comes after facing strong criticism from pro-EU unionists in Northern Ireland.

UK: Pressure piles on PM Rishi Sunak, faces questions over Northern Ireland Protocol Bill

In the first sign of a break in a long-running dispute in the United Kingdom, nurses will pause their planned strike actions to enter "intensive talks" with the government on pay and working conditions, both sides said on Tuesday.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the government said that the first talks would start on Wednesday (Feb 22) after health minister Steve Barclay meets medical representatives.

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The statement read, "both sides are committed to finding a fair and reasonable settlement that recognises the vital role that nurses and nursing play in the National Health Service and the wider economic pressures facing the United Kingdom."

The government mentioned that it had also invited teaching unions for formal talks on pay, conditions and reforms, on the "condition that upcoming strikes were cancelled."

Responding to the letter, education union secretary Kevin Courtney said there was nothing for them to call off the strikes and added that their decision might change after the national executive meeting on Saturday.&nbsp;

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RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen told Sky News, "we will put our plans on the table, they can put their plans on the table, but I'm confident that we will come out with a fair pay settlement for our nursing staff."

The European country has been experiencing several demonstrations involving hundreds of medical officials, pressuring Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the government to raise their pay.

The RCN held a series of two-day strikes in the UK in December, January and earlier this month.

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In the first sign of a break in a long-running dispute in the United Kingdom, nurses will pause their planned strike actions to enter "intensive talks" with the government on pay and working conditions, both sides said on Tuesday.

In the first sign of a break in a long-running dispute in the United Kingdom, nurses will pause their planned strike actions to enter "intensive talks" with the government on pay and working conditions, both sides said on Tuesday. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the government said that the first talks would start on Wednesday (Feb 22) after health minister Steve Barclay meets medical representatives. Also read | NHS stages biggest-ever industrial strike, calls on Sunak to intervene The statement read, "both sides are committed to finding a fair and reasonable settlement that recognises the vital role that nurses and nursing play in the National Health Service and the wider economic pressures facing the United Kingdom." The government mentioned that it had also invited teaching unions for formal talks on pay, conditions and reforms, on the "condition that upcoming strikes were cancelled." Responding to the letter, education union secretary Kevin Courtney said there was nothing for them to call off the strikes and added that their decision might change after the national executive meeting on Saturday. Watch | UK faces largest ever healthcare strikes RCN General Secretary Pat Cullen told Sky News, "we will put our plans on the table, they can put their plans on the table, but I'm confident that we will come out with a fair pay settlement for our nursing staff." The European country has been experiencing several demonstrations involving hundreds of medical officials, pressuring Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the government to raise their pay. The RCN held a series of two-day strikes in the UK in December, January and earlier this month. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Akshata Murty, the First Lady of the United Kingdom (UK), is widely known for her elegant approach to fashion which ranges from wearing daytime dresses, coats, to evening gowns. Murty has now been spotted sporting a pair of JW Anderson chain-detail slippers.&nbsp;According to a report by the Daily Mail on Tuesday (February 22), Murty was wearing an all-black outfit including textured leggings and a lined leather jacket as she returned home after what appeared to be the school run.&nbsp;

Murty, a mother of two, stepped out of her car and walked back home to Downing Street. According to the report, the JW Anderson chain-detail slippers usually retail at about $688 (around £570). But they are currently available on sale on Net-A-Porter for $481 (£399). While the footwear is marketed as slippers, its chunky detail and strong soles make it perfect for pairing with a casual dress, the report added.&nbsp;

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Murty, the software heiress, is also a fashion designer and has sported&nbsp;high-street loungewear outside Downing Street.

In October last year, shortly after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the family moved into Number 10, Akshata Murty was photographed walking around in a fur gilet from H&amp;M paired with slippers from the White Company. And during Sunak's first bid to become the British PM last summer when he lost to Liz Truss, Akshata was pictured attending a campaign event for her husband in a navy-blue Club Monaco dress costing £165.

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Akshata Murty, the First Lady of the United Kingdom (UK), is widely known for her elegant approach to fashion which ranges from wearing daytime dresses, coats, to evening gowns. Murty has now been spotted sporting a pair of JW Anderson chain-detail slippers. According to a report by the Daily Mail on Tuesday (February 22), Murty was wearing an all-black outfit including textured leggings and a lined leather jacket as she returned home after what appeared to be the school run. Murty, a mother of two, stepped out of her car and walked back home to Downing Street. According to the report, the JW Anderson chain-detail slippers usually retail at about $688 (around £570). But they are currently available on sale on Net-A-Porter for $481 (£399). While the footwear is marketed as slippers, its chunky detail and strong soles make it perfect for pairing with a casual dress, the report added. Murty, the software heiress, is also a fashion designer and has sported high-street loungewear outside Downing Street. In October last year, shortly after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the family moved into Number 10, Akshata Murty was photographed walking around in a fur gilet from H&M paired with slippers from the White Company. And during Sunak's first bid to become the British PM last summer when he lost to Liz Truss, Akshata was pictured attending a campaign event for her husband in a navy-blue Club Monaco dress costing £165. 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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Barely four months have passed since his ascension and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is already facing a potential rebellion from the Tory MPs over the post-Brexit arrangements.

According to Guardian, 100 MPs have expressed their disapproval of a deal with the European Union to help break the post-Brexit deadlock in Northern Ireland.

Hardline Brexit supporters within the Conservative party are reportedly suspicious of concessions made by the UK.

It comes following an intervention from his predecessor Boris Johnson who was against Sunak's plans of abandoning the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill that grants powers to ministers to ignore EU rules and rip up parts of the protocol.

"His general thinking is that it would be a great mistake to drop the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill," a source close to Johnson told Sky News.

The source said that if there is a deal then the bill introduced by Johnson when he was PM would become redundant.

&nbsp;"If we can find a way to satisfactorily resolve the issues with the protocol, then you wouldn't need the bill," the official was quoted as saying. "But we haven't resolved them yet."

According to reports, the UK leader is expected to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

Both are likely to discuss the final contours of an agreement to replace the current trading arrangements. He is also likely to meet the leaders of France and Germany.

Leader of the Democratic Unionist party Jeffrey Donaldson has said that Sunak’s proposal “currently falls short of what would be acceptable” to the party, adding that it failed to adhere to its longstanding red lines.

What is Northern Ireland Protocol Bill?

The Northern Ireland Protocol is a trading deal&nbsp;negotiated during Brexit talks. It allows goods to be transported across the Irish border without the need for checks.

Before Brexit, it was easy to transport goods across this border because both sides followed the same EU rules. After the UK left, special trading arrangements were needed because Northern Ireland has a land border with the Republic of Ireland, which is part of the EU.

There have been disagreements over the protocol, crippling the functioning of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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Barely four months have passed since his ascension and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is already facing a potential rebellion from the Tory MPs over the post-Brexit arrangements.

Barely four months have passed since his ascension and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is already facing a potential rebellion from the Tory MPs over the post-Brexit arrangements. According to Guardian, 100 MPs have expressed their disapproval of a deal with the European Union to help break the post-Brexit deadlock in Northern Ireland. Hardline Brexit supporters within the Conservative party are reportedly suspicious of concessions made by the UK. It comes following an intervention from his predecessor Boris Johnson who was against Sunak's plans of abandoning the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill that grants powers to ministers to ignore EU rules and rip up parts of the protocol. "His general thinking is that it would be a great mistake to drop the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill," a source close to Johnson told Sky News. The source said that if there is a deal then the bill introduced by Johnson when he was PM would become redundant. "If we can find a way to satisfactorily resolve the issues with the protocol, then you wouldn't need the bill," the official was quoted as saying. "But we haven't resolved them yet." According to reports, the UK leader is expected to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. Both are likely to discuss the final contours of an agreement to replace the current trading arrangements. He is also likely to meet the leaders of France and Germany. Leader of the Democratic Unionist party Jeffrey Donaldson has said that Sunak’s proposal “currently falls short of what would be acceptable” to the party, adding that it failed to adhere to its longstanding red lines. What is Northern Ireland Protocol Bill? The Northern Ireland Protocol is a trading deal negotiated during Brexit talks. It allows goods to be transported across the Irish border without the need for checks. Before Brexit, it was easy to transport goods across this border because both sides followed the same EU rules. After the UK left, special trading arrangements were needed because Northern Ireland has a land border with the Republic of Ireland, which is part of the EU. There have been disagreements over the protocol, crippling the functioning of the Northern Ireland Assembly. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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AI chatbots have been raking in all the attention over their natural and almost humane responses to users’ intriguing, or sometimes bizarre, questions. But the one that has gained the most prominence is the recent interview conducted of UK PM Rishi Sunak and Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

The interaction was shared on 10 Downing Street's official YouTube channel which covered various trending topics like technology, the global economy, and the future.

Bill Gates, who also shared his experience in a Linkedin post, said that he and the UK PM “had a great conversation about the future”, adding, "Spoiler alert: it's bright".

The first question posed by the bot was about the impact of technology on the global economy and job market over the next 10 years.

Gates responded by saying that "we need to be more efficient because there is a labour shortage in healthcare and education. Hopefully, technology like AI can help us be more efficient."

In another question, the AI-powered bot asked them what advice would they give to their younger selves at the start of their careers if they could go back in time.

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Gates spoke about what business mogul Warren Buffet told him. “In the end, it is all about what your friends think about you.”

Whereas Sunak replied that someone once pointed out that it is ‘nice to be important but it is more important to be nice’.

He added that this advice stayed with him adding, “it does not mean that you cannot be tough or can't take tough decisions. It just means treating people with decency”.

Next, the bot asked both, "What's the one job you wish AI could do for you?"

To this, Gates replied he might use the system to make his notes a little more "clever". While Sunak said, "I think if AI could do Prime Minister's question time for me.. That would be great".

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AI chatbots have been raking in all the attention over their natural and almost humane responses to users’ intriguing, or sometimes bizarre, questions. But the one that has gained the most prominence is the recent interview conducted of UK PM Rishi Sunak and Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

AI chatbots have been raking in all the attention over their natural and almost humane responses to users’ intriguing, or sometimes bizarre, questions. But the one that has gained the most prominence is the recent interview conducted of UK PM Rishi Sunak and Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The interaction was shared on 10 Downing Street's official YouTube channel which covered various trending topics like technology, the global economy, and the future. Bill Gates, who also shared his experience in a Linkedin post, said that he and the UK PM “had a great conversation about the future”, adding, "Spoiler alert: it's bright". The first question posed by the bot was about the impact of technology on the global economy and job market over the next 10 years. Gates responded by saying that "we need to be more efficient because there is a labour shortage in healthcare and education. Hopefully, technology like AI can help us be more efficient." In another question, the AI-powered bot asked them what advice would they give to their younger selves at the start of their careers if they could go back in time. × Gates spoke about what business mogul Warren Buffet told him. “In the end, it is all about what your friends think about you.” Whereas Sunak replied that someone once pointed out that it is ‘nice to be important but it is more important to be nice’. He added that this advice stayed with him adding, “it does not mean that you cannot be tough or can't take tough decisions. It just means treating people with decency”. Next, the bot asked both, "What's the one job you wish AI could do for you?" To this, Gates replied he might use the system to make his notes a little more "clever". While Sunak said, "I think if AI could do Prime Minister's question time for me.. That would be great". WATCH WION LIVE HERE

AI-powered bot interviewed UK PM Rishi Sunak, Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Here’s what unfolded

Amid the growing interest of the public in Artificial Intelligence, politicians and influential leaders are also joining the bandwagon. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sat with billionaire Bill Gates and together the duo answered a few questions generated using AI text tools.

Amid the growing interest of the public in Artificial Intelligence, politicians and influential leaders are also joining the bandwagon. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sat with billionaire Bill Gates and together the duo answered a few questions generated using AI text tools. The Microsoft founder took to Twitter to share the video with the caption, "@RishiSunak and I were interviewed by an AI chatbot and had a great conversation about the future. Spoiler alert: it’s bright." .@RishiSunak and I were interviewed by an AI chatbot and had a great conversation about the future. Spoiler alert: it’s bright. https://t.co/PZ5TgaumVn — Bill Gates (@BillGates) February 17, 2023 × The meeting between the duo took place on Wednesday at the Imperial College in London. They discussed UK's cleantech innovation leadership and also launched Cleantech for UK, a coalition attempting to kickstart a series of new-generation green start-ups. Though the key discussion points in the meeting centred around innovation and technology, it was their conversation with AI that caught everyone's attention. Read more: Google Bard vs ChatGPT: Which is better AI tool? Know how to access Google chatbot, all you need to know One of the first questions posed by the AI to Sunak and Gates was: "How do you think technology will impact the global economy and job market in the next 10 years?" Gates answered saying there was a need to address core issues such as labour shortage, healthcare and education while being efficient in approach. "Hopefully, technology like the one that generated this question can help us be more efficient," he added. Meanwhile, Sunak was asked a less pointed question when the AI quizzed what was the most influential advice that the 10, Downing Street resident had received in his life. WATCH | Race for powerful AI tools heats up × Sunak thought for a bit before adding, "Probably one of the best quotes someone gave me when I was starting was, 'It is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice', and I thought that was a nice way to think about your life." Read more: AI that learns without human input? Scientists make a STUNNING discovery What makes the interview and the questions posed by the AI more impressive is the fact that it can easily learn on the fly and tailor its response based on the answer it receives. Large Language Models like OpenAi's GPT-3 powering ChatGPT and Google's LaMDA powering Bard are exceptionally good at learning and executing tasks that they haven't been prepared to do so. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said at the Munich Security Conference that the United Kingdom is training Ukrainian soldiers to defend their country and will also help any nation to provide planes to Ukraine. However, he did not make any commitment to send fighter jets to Ukraine any time soon. He said that the UK will become the first nation to send long-range weapons to a war-torn country.&nbsp;

“When Putin started this war, he gambled that our resolve would falter. Even now, he is betting we will lose our nerve,” Sunak said in&nbsp;his address.&nbsp;He said that the UK will always be on the side of "freedom, democracy and the rule of law. The UK prime minister exuded confidence in his willingness to work towards the collective security of Europe, despite no longer being a part of the European Union.&nbsp;

"Security of the European continent will always be our priority," Sunak asserted.

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Speaking at the Munich summit, UK PM apprised the gathering that his country was the first to provide tanks to Ukraine and the first to train Ukrainian pilots and marines. However, he stated that there is a need for a "military strategy and a political strategy."

"Ukraine needs and deserves the assurance,"&nbsp;Sunak said adding that the UK will be the first nation to aid Ukraine by supplying longer-range weapons. "UK&nbsp;is ready to help any country to provide Ukraine planes they need today but we must also train Ukrainian pilots to use advanced jets."

He held Russia accountable for war crimes in Bucha, Irpin and Mariupol.&nbsp;

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UK PM also said that ahead of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Ukraine needs to get long-term assurance and a new NATO charter must be forged to help protect Ukraine from future Russian aggression.&nbsp;

“Now is the moment to double down on our military support for Ukraine," he asserted. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on a trip to London last week requested UK to provide Ukraine with more defence weapons, especially fighter jets.&nbsp;

On Saturday, at the Munich Security Conference, the leaders of various allies of Ukraine, including US Vice President Kamala Harris pledged support to Ukraine. Sunak defended Ukraine saying that Kyiv "is suffering unprovoked aggression" and "its people have been killed."&nbsp;

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said at the Munich Security Conference that the United Kingdom is training Ukrainian soldiers to defend their country and will also help any nation to provide planes to Ukraine.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said at the Munich Security Conference that the United Kingdom is training Ukrainian soldiers to defend their country and will also help any nation to provide planes to Ukraine. However, he did not make any commitment to send fighter jets to Ukraine any time soon. He said that the UK will become the first nation to send long-range weapons to a war-torn country. “When Putin started this war, he gambled that our resolve would falter. Even now, he is betting we will lose our nerve,” Sunak said in his address. He said that the UK will always be on the side of "freedom, democracy and the rule of law. The UK prime minister exuded confidence in his willingness to work towards the collective security of Europe, despite no longer being a part of the European Union. "Security of the European continent will always be our priority," Sunak asserted. Also Read | Former Chelsea forward Christian Atsu found dead in Turkey quake rubble, confirms agent Speaking at the Munich summit, UK PM apprised the gathering that his country was the first to provide tanks to Ukraine and the first to train Ukrainian pilots and marines. However, he stated that there is a need for a "military strategy and a political strategy." "Ukraine needs and deserves the assurance," Sunak said adding that the UK will be the first nation to aid Ukraine by supplying longer-range weapons. "UK is ready to help any country to provide Ukraine planes they need today but we must also train Ukrainian pilots to use advanced jets." He held Russia accountable for war crimes in Bucha, Irpin and Mariupol. Also Read | DO THIS by 19 March or lose Twitter access, major security feature removed for non-Blue subscribers UK PM also said that ahead of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Ukraine needs to get long-term assurance and a new NATO charter must be forged to help protect Ukraine from future Russian aggression. “Now is the moment to double down on our military support for Ukraine," he asserted. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on a trip to London last week requested UK to provide Ukraine with more defence weapons, especially fighter jets. On Saturday, at the Munich Security Conference, the leaders of various allies of Ukraine, including US Vice President Kamala Harris pledged support to Ukraine. Sunak defended Ukraine saying that Kyiv "is suffering unprovoked aggression" and "its people have been killed." Watch | Protesters throw bricks and bottles at security personnel, violent protest grips Suriname capital Referring to China, Sunak said that Beijing needs to play a responsible role when it comes to a situation like Ukraine war. The key focus at the Munich Security Conference is the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the support the Western allies are giving to Ukraine. The key speakers on Saturday included the American Vice President Kamala Harris and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak amongst others. 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.

Munich Conference: Rishi Sunak says UK to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, calls for new NATO charter

The key focus at the Munich Security Conference is the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the support of the Western allies are giving to Ukraine. The key speakers on Saturday will include the American Vice President Kamala Harris, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak amongst others.

Munich Security Conference: UK PM Sunak likely to call for new NATO charter for peace in Ukraine

The eyes of the world are on the Munich Security Conference with key focus on the war in Ukraine and allied support. Now, key speakers will include the United States's Vice President Kamala Harris and the British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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Munich Security Summit: UK PM likely to call for a new NATO charter for peace in Ukraine

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UK PM likely to call for a new NATO charter for peace in Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited northern Ireland to meet the leaders and this comes from its expectations that a deal on Northern Ireland's protocol could soon be struck.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Northern Island, meets Stormont leaders

Akshata Murty, the wife of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, their two daughters and her mother Sudha Murty were spotted holidaying at Benaulim beach in south Goa, about 40 km from state capital Panaji.

UK First Lady Akshata Murty and daughters spotted holidaying in Goa

Britain's opposition, the Labour Party is set to launch a campaign targetting the Conservatives for indiscriminate spending of taxpayers' money on luxury travel and hotels. Labour is launching the campaign following&nbsp;an analysis of government spending.

“As Conservative ministers once again reach into the pockets of taxpayers to dine out on a five-star luxury lifestyle, families up and down the country are sick with anxiety about whether their pay cheque will cover the weekly shop," said Angela Rayner, labour party deputy leader.&nbsp;

"Far from actually governing, Conservative ministers are living the high life and treating taxpayers like a cash machine.”

The Keir Starmer-led opposition is expected to launch an intense social media campaign to highlight how Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Tory leaders used public money 'like a cash machine'.&nbsp;

The findings of the dossier compiled by the Labour were published on www.theGPCfiles.com and showed how the use of Government Procurement Cards (GPC)&nbsp;had increased under the current Tory regime.&nbsp;

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Notably, a GPC is Whitehall's version of a contactless debit card that is used by different government agencies and their employees to buy goods and services.&nbsp;

The report stated that as of March 2022, the average spend per GPC had more than doubled from 2010.&nbsp;

"As of 31 March 2022, there were 8,666 GPCs in circulation across the 14 departments examined, and – where relevant – their executive agencies, compared to the almost 11,000 recorded by the NAO for those departments in October 2011. That means the average annual spend per card for those departments has more than doubled from $9,319 (£7,727) in 2010/11 to $20,251 (£16,790) in 2021."

The report is especially severe on Sunak for his rich expenditure during his time in the office as country's chancellor.&nbsp;

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The Tory leader stayed in Hotel Danieli, a five-star hotel in Venice when attending the G20 meeting of finance ministers in July 2021. More than $5,400 was spent on the accommodation of Sunak and his aides.&nbsp;

It adds that Sunak's Treasury group spent as much as $30,572 (£25,347) on buying IT/office equipment in March 2021 alone&nbsp;whilst a fortune was spent on training courses.&nbsp;

"In a different type of bulk buying, the Cabinet Office and Treasury spent a combined total of $201,584 (£167,131) in the month of March 2021 on training course fees, 178 per cent more than the average of $72,513 (£60,120) they spent on training in the other eleven months of the year," the report added.&nbsp;

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Similarly, newly crowned Tory chairman Greg Hands is also accused of shelling taxpayers' money to attend a private gathering of European policymakers.&nbsp;

With the UK's economy taking a beating in the aftermath of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Labour party is attempting to use this campaign to inflict damage upon Tories and their credibility.&nbsp;

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Britain's opposition, the Labour Party is set to launch a campaign targetting the Conservatives for indiscriminate spending of taxpayers' money on luxury travel and hotels.

Britain's opposition, the Labour Party is set to launch a campaign targetting the Conservatives for indiscriminate spending of taxpayers' money on luxury travel and hotels. Labour is launching the campaign following an analysis of government spending. “As Conservative ministers once again reach into the pockets of taxpayers to dine out on a five-star luxury lifestyle, families up and down the country are sick with anxiety about whether their pay cheque will cover the weekly shop," said Angela Rayner, labour party deputy leader. "Far from actually governing, Conservative ministers are living the high life and treating taxpayers like a cash machine.” The Keir Starmer-led opposition is expected to launch an intense social media campaign to highlight how Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Tory leaders used public money 'like a cash machine'. The findings of the dossier compiled by the Labour were published on www.theGPCfiles.com and showed how the use of Government Procurement Cards (GPC) had increased under the current Tory regime. Read more: Questions raised on Sunak for spending thousands on helicopter trips since becoming PM Notably, a GPC is Whitehall's version of a contactless debit card that is used by different government agencies and their employees to buy goods and services. The report stated that as of March 2022, the average spend per GPC had more than doubled from 2010. "As of 31 March 2022, there were 8,666 GPCs in circulation across the 14 departments examined, and – where relevant – their executive agencies, compared to the almost 11,000 recorded by the NAO for those departments in October 2011. That means the average annual spend per card for those departments has more than doubled from $9,319 (£7,727) in 2010/11 to $20,251 (£16,790) in 2021." The report is especially severe on Sunak for his rich expenditure during his time in the office as country's chancellor. Read more: UK: Rishi Sunak accused of wasting $14 billion in debt interest payments The Tory leader stayed in Hotel Danieli, a five-star hotel in Venice when attending the G20 meeting of finance ministers in July 2021. More than $5,400 was spent on the accommodation of Sunak and his aides. It adds that Sunak's Treasury group spent as much as $30,572 (£25,347) on buying IT/office equipment in March 2021 alone whilst a fortune was spent on training courses. "In a different type of bulk buying, the Cabinet Office and Treasury spent a combined total of $201,584 (£167,131) in the month of March 2021 on training course fees, 178 per cent more than the average of $72,513 (£60,120) they spent on training in the other eleven months of the year," the report added. WATCH | Rishi Sunak's tenure amidst UK's economic crisis, will he tackle soaring energy bills, inflation? × Similarly, newly crowned Tory chairman Greg Hands is also accused of shelling taxpayers' money to attend a private gathering of European policymakers. With the UK's economy taking a beating in the aftermath of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Labour party is attempting to use this campaign to inflict damage upon Tories and their credibility. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Sunak & co. accused of splurging taxpayers' money, Labour releases a damning dossier

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is in the United Kingdom on his second foreign visit since the Russian invasion as per the statement issued by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak office. Zelensky will visit Ukrainian forces currently training in Britain and meet King Charles, according to British media.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will be visiting united Kingdom on his second foreign visit since the Russian invasion as per the statement issued by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak office, Zelensky will visit Ukrainian forces currently training in Britain.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may announce a cabinet reshuffle, a little more than 72 hours after completing 100 days in office. The conservative leader is expected to break up the government's business department into three separate, independent ministries.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may announce a cabinet reshuffle, a little more than 72 hours after completing 100 days in office. The conservative leader is expected to break up the government's business department into three separate, independent ministries. Meanwhile, ousted Nadhim Zahawi's replacement could also be announced. Unimpressed by the work of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Sunak may separate it into a new energy department, with business and trade merged. Similarly, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport could also be balkanised into culture ad sport as standalone entities. The 42-year-old Tory leader took charge of the government at a rocky time and has managed to steady the boat, albeit momentarily. After the initial kerfuffle, Sunak is now looking to reaffirm his position and the cabinet reshuffle is an attempt to send such a message. Sunak freshening up his squad also comes in the backdrop of him firing Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the Conservative Party last month. WATCH | Gravitas: Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion, Liz Truss eyes a comeback × After coming under heavy scrutiny from the party as well as opposition leaders alike, Sunak took the ruthless call of sacking him. In a letter announcing the decision, Sunak wrote it was “clear that there has been a serious breach of the Ministerial Code". Moreover, a section of Sunak loyalists is of the view that he should change his earlier decision of appointing Dominic Raab as his deputy prime minister and justice secretary. Raab has increasingly been under the pump for the bullying allegations leveled against him. Read more: ‘There’s a concept in Hinduism...’: Rishi Sunak felt it was his ‘dharma’ to take over as British PM With Keir Starmer-led Labour Party making sizeable gains in most polls, Sunak has less than two years to turn the tide in favour of Tories. After a musical chair game for the post of prime minister, the British public's opinion of the Conservatives is at an all-time low. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK PM Rishi Sunak may announce a mini cabinet reshuffle. Know why

There is a rebellion against Rishi Sunak. Conservatives are criticising the Prime Minister from their own party. Former PM Liz Truss is eyeing a comeback. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Rishi Sunak faces a rebellion, Liz Truss eyes a comeback

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled several government ministries on Tuesday (February 7), and named a new head of the Conservative Party, following the dismissal of a key ally last month over dubious tax dealings.&nbsp;Sunak, who last week celebrated his 100th day in office at 10 Downing Street, said that party leader and cabinet minister&nbsp;Nadhim Zahawi had been replaced by close ally Greg Hands.

After an internal investigation into the&nbsp;Zahawi's tax dealings, dating back to when he spearheaded the YouGov polling company in 2000, found a "serious breach," the Tory leader dismissed him "of ministerial regulations.

The west London constituency MP Greg Hands expressed his excitement on Twitter "to be the new Conservative party chair, a position viewed as vital in the in the run-up to general elections.

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In an attempt to address the government's present dire conditions ahead of a general election that is anticipated for next year, Sunak has decided to establish four new government ministries.

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It comes after multiple scandals that involved Sunak's predecessors and corresponds with the biggest cost of living crisis in a generation as decades-high inflation threatens to send the country into recession.

Sunak established the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and appointed Grant Shapps as the ministry's director.

Additionally, he established the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, appointing Michelle Donelan, a former Secretary of Culture, to the position.

As Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, lawmaker Lucy Frazer was promoted to take her position.

The Tory party's rising star Kemi Badenoch, who was serving as the international trade secretary, stretched her responsibilities to include heading the business ministry.

She continues to serve as minister of equality for women.

The establishment of the new ministries, according to Sunak's Downing Street office, would&nbsp;“ensure the whole of government is geared up to deliver for the British people."

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled several government ministries on Tuesday (February 7), and named a new head of the Conservative Party, following the dismissal of a key ally last month over dubious tax dealings.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled several government ministries on Tuesday (February 7), and named a new head of the Conservative Party, following the dismissal of a key ally last month over dubious tax dealings. Sunak, who last week celebrated his 100th day in office at 10 Downing Street, said that party leader and cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi had been replaced by close ally Greg Hands. After an internal investigation into the Zahawi's tax dealings, dating back to when he spearheaded the YouGov polling company in 2000, found a "serious breach," the Tory leader dismissed him "of ministerial regulations. The west London constituency MP Greg Hands expressed his excitement on Twitter "to be the new Conservative party chair, a position viewed as vital in the in the run-up to general elections. I am excited to be asked by @rishisunak to be Chairman of the @conservatives I joined the Party in 1986 - a ward chairman in 1992, a councillor in 1998, a Group Leader in 1999, an MP in 2005, a Minister in 2011 - an honour to chair it in 2023! The work starts right away. pic.twitter.com/eMxGSS2uNo — Greg Hands (@GregHands) February 7, 2023 × In an attempt to address the government's present dire conditions ahead of a general election that is anticipated for next year, Sunak has decided to establish four new government ministries. Also watch | Sunak appoints new conservative party chair It comes after multiple scandals that involved Sunak's predecessors and corresponds with the biggest cost of living crisis in a generation as decades-high inflation threatens to send the country into recession. Sunak established the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and appointed Grant Shapps as the ministry's director. Additionally, he established the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, appointing Michelle Donelan, a former Secretary of Culture, to the position. As Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, lawmaker Lucy Frazer was promoted to take her position. The Tory party's rising star Kemi Badenoch, who was serving as the international trade secretary, stretched her responsibilities to include heading the business ministry. She continues to serve as minister of equality for women. The establishment of the new ministries, according to Sunak's Downing Street office, would “ensure the whole of government is geared up to deliver for the British people." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK: Rishi Sunak creates four ministries, appoints new Tory chair in mini Cabinet reshuffle

Britain's PM Rishi Sunak has survived a roller coaster one hundred days in office. In the latest, Sunak reshuffled his cabinet and appointed people to new cabinet positions.

Sunak appoints new conservative party chair

In an escalating pay dispute, tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers have&nbsp;staged&nbsp;Britain's largest-ever health workers' strike on Monday (February 6), the health minister warning that this will put further strain on the National Health Service (NHS). The largest strike in the NHS's 75-year history&nbsp;included&nbsp;both nurses and ambulance personnel after they had been striking separately on and off since late last year.

Stephen Powis, England's top physician who spoke to Reuters, said that this week's strike action—during which physiotherapists will also walk out on Thursday (February 9) —would likely be the most disruptive so far.

The government claims that health workers' demands for salary reflecting the highest inflation in Britain in four decades are unaffordable and would lead to more price hikes, which would raise interest rates and mortgage payments.

Since the summer of 2022, some 500,000 workers, majority of them in the public sector, have gone on strike. This has increased the pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to settle the conflicts and reduce the impact on essential public services like trains and schools.

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While stressing that there would be disruption, health minister Steve Barclay urged people to keep using the emergency services and showing up for appointments unless they had been cancelled.

"Despite contingency measures in place, strikes by ambulance and nursing unions this week will inevitably cause further delays for patients who already face longer waits due to the Covid backlogs," he said in a statement.

"I have held constructive talks with the trade unions on pay and affordability and continue to urge them to call off the strikes."

The National Health Service (NHS), once a source of pride for the majority of Britons, is under enormous pressure due to the millions of people on waiting lists for surgeries and the hundreds of patients who are denied immediate emergency care each month.

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A decade of low compensation has caused tens of thousands of nurses to quit their jobs – 25,000 in the past year alone — with detrimental consequences on patient care due to the acute staffing shortages, according to the spokesperson from&nbsp;the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), who spoke to Reuters.&nbsp;

Although both parties had been in negotiations for weeks without coming to an agreement, the RCN first requested a salary increase of five per cent over inflation and then suggested it might meet the government "halfway."&nbsp;

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In an escalating pay dispute, tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers have staged Britain's largest-ever health workers' strike on Monday (February 6), the health minister warning that this will put further strain on the National Health Service (NHS).

In an escalating pay dispute, tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers have staged Britain's largest-ever health workers' strike on Monday (February 6), the health minister warning that this will put further strain on the National Health Service (NHS). The largest strike in the NHS's 75-year history included both nurses and ambulance personnel after they had been striking separately on and off since late last year. Stephen Powis, England's top physician who spoke to Reuters, said that this week's strike action—during which physiotherapists will also walk out on Thursday (February 9) —would likely be the most disruptive so far. The government claims that health workers' demands for salary reflecting the highest inflation in Britain in four decades are unaffordable and would lead to more price hikes, which would raise interest rates and mortgage payments. Since the summer of 2022, some 500,000 workers, majority of them in the public sector, have gone on strike. This has increased the pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to settle the conflicts and reduce the impact on essential public services like trains and schools. NHS stages biggest-ever nursing strike, calls on UK Prime Minister #RishiSunak to intervene. Nurses to call off strike if Sunak makes fresh pay offer. WION correspondent @AlexonTV joins @alysonle from London with the latest For more videos, visit: https://t.co/AXC5qRuO3J pic.twitter.com/dgby6P2uY0 — WION (@WIONews) February 6, 2023 × While stressing that there would be disruption, health minister Steve Barclay urged people to keep using the emergency services and showing up for appointments unless they had been cancelled. "Despite contingency measures in place, strikes by ambulance and nursing unions this week will inevitably cause further delays for patients who already face longer waits due to the Covid backlogs," he said in a statement. "I have held constructive talks with the trade unions on pay and affordability and continue to urge them to call off the strikes." The National Health Service (NHS), once a source of pride for the majority of Britons, is under enormous pressure due to the millions of people on waiting lists for surgeries and the hundreds of patients who are denied immediate emergency care each month. Also watch | Sunak government under fire over strikes in UK A decade of low compensation has caused tens of thousands of nurses to quit their jobs – 25,000 in the past year alone — with detrimental consequences on patient care due to the acute staffing shortages, according to the spokesperson from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), who spoke to Reuters. Although both parties had been in negotiations for weeks without coming to an agreement, the RCN first requested a salary increase of five per cent over inflation and then suggested it might meet the government "halfway." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Britain witnesses largest healthcare worker strikes in history of NHS

Liz Truss's essay in the Sunday Telegraph has highlighted the deep divide within the ruling Conservative party. In conversation with Mike Buckley, Senior Journalist and Political Commentator, we discussed the implications of the growing rebellion.

Liz Truss' political comeback

Former UK PM Liz Truss criticised her successor Rishi Sunak "detrimental" tax policies. While, Rishi Sunka is also facing pressure from Boris Johnson over his Ukraine strategy.

Former UK PM Liz Truss criticises Rishi Sunak's policies

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trip to his constituency in North Yorkshire cost thousands of pounds, the&nbsp;Guardian&nbsp;reported amidst criticism over his use of taxpayer-funded private jets to visit different parts of the country as the premiere.

The newspaper reported that Sunak used private helicopters from London on dates in November and December, costing about £16,000. It is said that the trips were privately funded.

Responding to the report, No 10 clarified that the prime minister paid for all his own travel. A spokesperson said, “We don’t comment on the prime minister’s travel.”

Sunak’s trip has triggered a wave of criticism within the British media, which have pointed out that a train journey from London to Northallerton, a town near Sunak’s constituency home, costs way less than the charge incurred.

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For example, a train journey covering 200 miles, which takes about two hours and 15 minutes, would cost about £87.

According to the aircraft purchasing advisers Conklin and de Decker, hiring the jet would cost more than £2,500 an hour on the commercial market,&nbsp;

Another factor that has ticked off the local media is the use of private jets. They have argued that the PM’s use of private jets to visit his constituency has contributed to carbon emissions. Questions are now being raised over his commitment to climate change.

The government has pledged to cut carbon emissions in its drive to reach&nbsp;net zero by 2050. Part of that includes reducing emissions from the domestic aviation market as part of a programme called “jet zero”, aimed at reducing the 7 per cent of emissions that come from the aviation sector, the Guardian argues.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trip to his constituency in North Yorkshire cost thousands of pounds, the Guardian reported amidst criticism over his use of taxpayer-funded private jets to visit different parts of the country as the premiere.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s trip to his constituency in North Yorkshire cost thousands of pounds, the Guardian reported amidst criticism over his use of taxpayer-funded private jets to visit different parts of the country as the premiere. The newspaper reported that Sunak used private helicopters from London on dates in November and December, costing about £16,000. It is said that the trips were privately funded. Responding to the report, No 10 clarified that the prime minister paid for all his own travel. A spokesperson said, “We don’t comment on the prime minister’s travel.” Sunak’s trip has triggered a wave of criticism within the British media, which have pointed out that a train journey from London to Northallerton, a town near Sunak’s constituency home, costs way less than the charge incurred. UK PM Rishi Sunak drops in at India-UK NSA meet For example, a train journey covering 200 miles, which takes about two hours and 15 minutes, would cost about £87. According to the aircraft purchasing advisers Conklin and de Decker, hiring the jet would cost more than £2,500 an hour on the commercial market, Another factor that has ticked off the local media is the use of private jets. They have argued that the PM’s use of private jets to visit his constituency has contributed to carbon emissions. Questions are now being raised over his commitment to climate change. The government has pledged to cut carbon emissions in its drive to reach net zero by 2050. Part of that includes reducing emissions from the domestic aviation market as part of a programme called “jet zero”, aimed at reducing the 7 per cent of emissions that come from the aviation sector, the Guardian argues. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Questions raised on Sunak for spending thousands on helicopter trips since becoming PM

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended a meeting between British counterpart Tim Barrow and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval at the UK&nbsp;Cabinet Office as a "special gesture." During the discussion on Friday, (February 3), Sunak emphasized&nbsp;the UK government's support for strengthening strategic alliances in sectors including trade, defence, and science and technology.

On his way back from Washington, where he met his American colleague Jake Sullivan for comparable discussions, Doval stopped in London for an annual bilateral strategic conversation.

“A special gesture by PM Rishi Sunak to join for a while the India-U.K. NSA dialogue between Sir Tim Barrow and Mr. Doval at Cabinet Office,” the Indian High Commission in London and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) tweeted late on Saturday, with reference to the meeting.

“Deeply value PM's assurance of his government’s full support to deepen strategic partnership in trade, defence, S&amp;T. Look forward to visiting of Sir Tim to India soon,” it noted.

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The controversial BBC documentary "India: The Modi Question," which the Indian government has condemned as biased propaganda, serves as the context for the security discussion.

“We recognise how this portrayal of the Indian government has played out in India. I made it clear that the BBC is independent in its output, that the UK&nbsp;regards India as an incredibly important international partner and that we will be investing heavily in that relationship in the coming decades,” UK. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told the House of Commons earlier last week.

In order to strengthen their bilateral ties in all areas, including defence and security, India and the UK have agreed on a 2030 Roadmap.

Six rounds of negotiations have taken place for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two parties, and a seventh-round is anticipated to take place in Britain in the coming weeks.

Official UK&nbsp;government figures indicate that bilateral commerce now amounts to about 29.6 billion pounds annually, a figure that both parties hope to increase through an FTA.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended a meeting between British counterpart Tim Barrow and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval at the UK Cabinet Office as a "special gesture.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended a meeting between British counterpart Tim Barrow and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval at the UK Cabinet Office as a "special gesture." During the discussion on Friday, (February 3), Sunak emphasized the UK government's support for strengthening strategic alliances in sectors including trade, defence, and science and technology. On his way back from Washington, where he met his American colleague Jake Sullivan for comparable discussions, Doval stopped in London for an annual bilateral strategic conversation. “A special gesture by PM Rishi Sunak to join for a while the India-U.K. NSA dialogue between Sir Tim Barrow and Mr. Doval at Cabinet Office,” the Indian High Commission in London and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) tweeted late on Saturday, with reference to the meeting. “Deeply value PM's assurance of his government’s full support to deepen strategic partnership in trade, defence, S&T. Look forward to visiting of Sir Tim to India soon,” it noted. Also read | ‘Was never given a chance to enact tax cuts’: Former UK PM Liz Truss opens up first time post exit The controversial BBC documentary "India: The Modi Question," which the Indian government has condemned as biased propaganda, serves as the context for the security discussion. “We recognise how this portrayal of the Indian government has played out in India. I made it clear that the BBC is independent in its output, that the UK regards India as an incredibly important international partner and that we will be investing heavily in that relationship in the coming decades,” UK. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told the House of Commons earlier last week. In order to strengthen their bilateral ties in all areas, including defence and security, India and the UK have agreed on a 2030 Roadmap. Six rounds of negotiations have taken place for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two parties, and a seventh-round is anticipated to take place in Britain in the coming weeks. Official UK government figures indicate that bilateral commerce now amounts to about 29.6 billion pounds annually, a figure that both parties hope to increase through an FTA. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Rishi Sunak joins the India-UK security discussion as a 'special gesture'

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