British PM Rishi Sunak has revealed his tax details, but the statement has a few grey areas. Sunak's wife still hasn't published her tax statement. Why is the UK PM's wife not revealing her taxes? Is Sunak trying to deceive his own people? Molly Gambhir reports.

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<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met England men's cricket team captain Jos Buttler and a few of his T20 World Cup-winning teammates on Wednesday. The English players visited PM Sunak at his official 10, Downing Street residence and played a game of cricket. The English PM could be seen rolling his arms over as well, apart from taking a few throwdowns from the bowlers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PM's senior videographer Luca Boffa took to Twitter to share the video of him playing. "Prime Minister @RishiSunak playing cricket with the #T20 World Cup winning cricket team at 10 Downing Street," Boffa captioned the video as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alongside Buttler, it was Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes,&nbsp;&nbsp;Richard Gleeson, Phil Salt and Tymal Mills that attended the callup with PM Sunak. The players also posed outside the iconic front porch of the residence with the shining T20 WC trophy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/RishiSunak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishiSunak</a> playing cricket with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20</a> World Cup winning cricket team at 10 Downing Street. <a href="https://t.co/Bqh57dVZce">pic.twitter.com/Bqh57dVZce</a></p>
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<p>"It was a privilege to take the T20 World Cup to 10 Downing Street yesterday with a few of the lads!" Buttler later posted on his Facebook wall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>England won the T20 WC in India last year after defeating Pakistan in the final. England became the only second team to have won the T20 WC twice with West Indies achieving the feat, back in 2016, defeating England, courtesy of a Calos Braithwaite rearguard action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to his Indian connection, Sunak has been a cricket fan from the beginning. However, his allegiances lie with England which he has made clear on numerous occasions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sunak playing cricket came on the same day as the PM's office published his long-awaited tax documents, revealing that the former chancellor paid over $1.2 million (£1 million) in taxes over the last three financial years.</p>

<p>Sunak's capital gains income between 2019 and 2022 stood at £3.8 million while the investment income breached the £600,000 mark.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sunak-finally-publishes-tax-returns-comes-under-instant-scrutiny-from-opposition-574941"><strong>ALSO&nbsp;READ |&nbsp;Sunak FINALLY publishes tax returns, comes under instant scrutiny from opposition</strong></a></p>

<p>Opposition parties have dubbed Sunak's release of tax data and playing cricket with England players a PR exercise, aimed at taking the heat away from&nbsp;former PM Boris Johnson who is facing flak for his partygate antics.&nbsp;</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met England men's cricket team captain Jos Buttler and a few of his T20 World Cup-winning teammates on Wednesday. The English players visited PM Sunak at his official 10, Downing Street residence and played a game of cricket.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met England men's cricket team captain Jos Buttler and a few of his T20 World Cup-winning teammates on Wednesday. The English players visited PM Sunak at his official 10, Downing Street residence and played a game of cricket. The English PM could be seen rolling his arms over as well, apart from taking a few throwdowns from the bowlers. The PM's senior videographer Luca Boffa took to Twitter to share the video of him playing. "Prime Minister @RishiSunak playing cricket with the #T20 World Cup winning cricket team at 10 Downing Street," Boffa captioned the video as saying. Alongside Buttler, it was Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Richard Gleeson, Phil Salt and Tymal Mills that attended the callup with PM Sunak. The players also posed outside the iconic front porch of the residence with the shining T20 WC trophy. Prime Minister @RishiSunak playing cricket with the #T20 World Cup winning cricket team at 10 Downing Street. pic.twitter.com/Bqh57dVZce — Luca Boffa (@luca_boffa) March 22, 2023 × It was a privilege to take the T20 World Cup 🏆 to 10 Downing Street yesterday with a few of the lads! pic.twitter.com/eunljIerSO — Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) March 23, 2023 × "It was a privilege to take the T20 World Cup to 10 Downing Street yesterday with a few of the lads!" Buttler later posted on his Facebook wall. England won the T20 WC in India last year after defeating Pakistan in the final. England became the only second team to have won the T20 WC twice with West Indies achieving the feat, back in 2016, defeating England, courtesy of a Calos Braithwaite rearguard action. Due to his Indian connection, Sunak has been a cricket fan from the beginning. However, his allegiances lie with England which he has made clear on numerous occasions. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Video shows Rishi Sunak in a moving car without his seat belt on Sunak playing cricket came on the same day as the PM's office published his long-awaited tax documents, revealing that the former chancellor paid over $1.2 million (£1 million) in taxes over the last three financial years. Sunak's capital gains income between 2019 and 2022 stood at £3.8 million while the investment income breached the £600,000 mark. ALSO READ | Sunak FINALLY publishes tax returns, comes under instant scrutiny from opposition Opposition parties have dubbed Sunak's release of tax data and playing cricket with England players a PR exercise, aimed at taking the heat away from former PM Boris Johnson who is facing flak for his partygate antics. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak spotted playing cricket with England's T20 World Cup winning team

Labour leader Keir Starmer published the details after Rishi Sunak released his on Wednesday, following months of political pressure. Tax details show that the labour leader is dependent on his parliamentary income.

Keir Starmer's tax returns reveal he paid higher rate than Sunak

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe. UK PM Rishi Sunak wins post-Brexit trade vote in parliament. Boris Johnson fights for his political career.

Rishi Sunak wins post-Brexit trade vote; Johnson fights for his political career

Rishi Sunak has made nearly $1.2 million tax over the past three years thanks mostly to gains from his US investment fund, according to tax details that have been published.

UK PM Rishi Sunak publishes long-awaited personal tax details

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<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday published his long-awaited tax documents, revealing he paid over $1.2 million (£1 million) in taxes over the last three financial years. Instead of publishing the full account, 10 Downing Street published a summary of his income and tax affairs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak's income totalled £1.9 million in 2021-22 while his tax bill stood at&nbsp;£432,493. Sunak's staggering income included £ 1.6 million in capital gains from a US-based investment fund while earning £330,000 from savings and dividends.</p>

<p>In total, Sunak's capital gains income between 2019 and 2022 stood at&nbsp;£3.8 million while the investment income breached the&nbsp;£600,000 mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The opposition leaders were quick to pounce on Sunak with labour leader Angela Rayner saying Sunak paid less tax than the working people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"(The returns) reveal a tax system designed by successive Tory governments in which the Prime Minister pays a far lower tax rate than working people who face the highest tax burden in 70 years," said Rayner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Christine Jardine MP, the Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson said the timing of the release of the report was suspicious as former PM Boris Johnson was under pressure for his partygate exploits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After months of promising to release his tax returns, I don't understand why Rishi Sunak has snuck them out whilst the world is distracted with Boris Johnson's partygate grilling."</p>

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<p>The Tory leader first pledged to show his tax returns when he was engaged in a competition with now-ousted Liz Truss for the PM seat in November last year. He became the first PM since David Cameron in 2016 to make his tax records public.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak has been under the microscope for his finances, primarily due to his marriage to the daughter of Indian billionaire and Infosys founder Narayan Murthy. Reports of Akshata Murthy, Sunak's wife touted to be wealthier than late British Queen Elizabeth II with assets worth $495 million also invited the spotlight on the Tory leader.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sunak's earnings and his extravagant spending is expected to become the major talking point as the opposition increases the pressure. Recently, it was reported that Sunak got the local electricity grid upgraded for his $4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool in the North Yorkshire home.&nbsp;</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday published his long-awaited tax documents, revealing he paid over $1.2 million (£1 million) in taxes over the last three financial years.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday published his long-awaited tax documents, revealing he paid over $1.2 million (£1 million) in taxes over the last three financial years. Instead of publishing the full account, 10 Downing Street published a summary of his income and tax affairs. Sunak's income totalled £1.9 million in 2021-22 while his tax bill stood at £432,493. Sunak's staggering income included £ 1.6 million in capital gains from a US-based investment fund while earning £330,000 from savings and dividends. In total, Sunak's capital gains income between 2019 and 2022 stood at £3.8 million while the investment income breached the £600,000 mark. The opposition leaders were quick to pounce on Sunak with labour leader Angela Rayner saying Sunak paid less tax than the working people. "(The returns) reveal a tax system designed by successive Tory governments in which the Prime Minister pays a far lower tax rate than working people who face the highest tax burden in 70 years," said Rayner. Meanwhile, Christine Jardine MP, the Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office spokesperson said the timing of the release of the report was suspicious as former PM Boris Johnson was under pressure for his partygate exploits. "After months of promising to release his tax returns, I don't understand why Rishi Sunak has snuck them out whilst the world is distracted with Boris Johnson's partygate grilling." WATCH | WION Dispatch: Video shows Rishi Sunak in a moving car without his seat belt on The Tory leader first pledged to show his tax returns when he was engaged in a competition with now-ousted Liz Truss for the PM seat in November last year. He became the first PM since David Cameron in 2016 to make his tax records public. Sunak has been under the microscope for his finances, primarily due to his marriage to the daughter of Indian billionaire and Infosys founder Narayan Murthy. Reports of Akshata Murthy, Sunak's wife touted to be wealthier than late British Queen Elizabeth II with assets worth $495 million also invited the spotlight on the Tory leader. ALSO READ | Energy crisis? UK PM Rishi Sunak has local electricity grid upgraded for his heated private pool Sunak's earnings and his extravagant spending is expected to become the major talking point as the opposition increases the pressure. Recently, it was reported that Sunak got the local electricity grid upgraded for his $4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool in the North Yorkshire home. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Sunak FINALLY publishes tax returns, comes under instant scrutiny from opposition

Boris Johnson faces a battle for his political future on Wednesday after a dossier setting out his defence to the Partygate scandal raised fresh questions about his knowledge of what was happening in Downing Street during the Covid lockdowns.

Boris Johnson faces fight for political future at Partygate hearing

Two former prime ministers, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, are to vote against Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland in a debate later. Mr Johnson said the deal would either mean Northern Ireland remained tied to the EU, or the UK would not be able to take advantage of Brexit.

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to vote against Sunak's NI Brexit deal

The cost of the government's plan to clamp down on Channel migrant crossings could amount to more than £9billion in the first three years, according to a refugee charity.

UK government's migrant plan could cost £9bn in first three years

Sunak’s net favourability of score -21 still trails Labour rival Keir Starmer’s (-11) by double digits. While about as many people have a favourable view of the leader of the opposition (37%) as the prime minister, fewer people dislike him (48%). Unlike Sunak, Starmer’s ratings are virtually identical to those from the previous survey.

Tories cut labour popularity lead: Survey

UK's economy is set to avoid a recession in 2023 but will still contract this year, finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Wednesday as he made a budget speech which included measures to speed up economic growth.

UK budget: Economy set to avoid recession this year, says Jeremy Hunt

<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has once again become the butt of ridicule and this one is "off the leash". A video posted by a TikTok user shows the British PM walking his dog without a leash in London's Hyde park. This happened in spite of a notice board specifying, "dogs must be kept on leads." Reportedly, Sunak and his family had to be "reminded" of the rules by the police, following which the dog named 'Nova' was put back on the lead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video opens with the notice board, which says: "Dogs must be kept on leads. Do not allow them to enter the lake or disturb the wildlife."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;UK: No seat belt drives PM Rishi Sunak into controversy, later apologises</strong></p>

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<p>"It is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to disturb&nbsp;wildlife," it added.</p>

<p>The video&nbsp;shows the Sunak family dog roaming around in the park without a lead. It then shows Rishi Sunak putting Nova on the lead, while the text on the screen says: "Lol, as if Rishi Sunak put his dog on the lead when he saw me filming the sign saying dogs must be on a lead."</p>

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<p>Responding to the TikTok video, the Metropolitan Police as per Sky News said, "an officer, who was present at the time, spoke to a woman and reminded her of the rules. The dog was put back on the lead."</p>

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<p>Users on Twitter were quick to point out Sunak's alleged disregard for rules, with many of them pointing out the UK PM's recent controversies including the fine he was subjected to for attending a lockdown gathering in 2022 and a previous video that showed him flouting car seat belt rules.&nbsp;</p>

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▪️Illegally letting his dog off lead, Hyde Park<br />
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<p>10 Downing Street, however, refused to comment on the video. A spokesperson said, "I'm not going to be commenting on the filming of the prime minister's family and private individuals. You can see the video, it speaks for itself."</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has once again become the butt of ridicule and this one is "off the leash". A video posted by a TikTok user shows the British PM walking his dog without a leash in London's Hyde park.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has once again become the butt of ridicule and this one is "off the leash". A video posted by a TikTok user shows the British PM walking his dog without a leash in London's Hyde park. This happened in spite of a notice board specifying, "dogs must be kept on leads." Reportedly, Sunak and his family had to be "reminded" of the rules by the police, following which the dog named 'Nova' was put back on the lead. The video opens with the notice board, which says: "Dogs must be kept on leads. Do not allow them to enter the lake or disturb the wildlife." Watch | UK: No seat belt drives PM Rishi Sunak into controversy, later apologises "It is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to disturb wildlife," it added. The video shows the Sunak family dog roaming around in the park without a lead. It then shows Rishi Sunak putting Nova on the lead, while the text on the screen says: "Lol, as if Rishi Sunak put his dog on the lead when he saw me filming the sign saying dogs must be on a lead." Also read | UK PM Rishi Sunak fined by police for not wearing seatbelt in car Watch the video here: Notice: Dogs must be kept on leads. Do not allow them to enter the lake or disturb the wildlife. Rishi Sunak: pic.twitter.com/xStmZiE59F — Nicole ☻ (@NicoleJadeB) March 12, 2023 × Responding to the TikTok video, the Metropolitan Police as per Sky News said, "an officer, who was present at the time, spoke to a woman and reminded her of the rules. The dog was put back on the lead." Also read | Energy crisis? UK PM Rishi Sunak has local electricity grid upgraded for his heated private pool Users on Twitter were quick to point out Sunak's alleged disregard for rules, with many of them pointing out the UK PM's recent controversies including the fine he was subjected to for attending a lockdown gathering in 2022 and a previous video that showed him flouting car seat belt rules. One rule for us, another for @RishiSunak ▪️Illegally letting his dog off lead, Hyde Park ▪️Fined in January, failing to wear seatbelt in car ▪️Fined 2022 for attending lockdown gathering in No10.#ToryCriminalsUnfitToGovern #GeneralElectionNow #GTTO https://t.co/EHe7oulnCk — CharmaineScamm1💙🌱Ⓥ🐾🦊🦡🐰🦭🦉🐋🦁🐘🐻©️🇬🇧🇺🇦 (@CharmaineScamm1) March 14, 2023 × 10 Downing Street, however, refused to comment on the video. A spokesperson said, "I'm not going to be commenting on the filming of the prime minister's family and private individuals. You can see the video, it speaks for itself." (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.

Dog row: Rishi Sunak's 'off leash' escapade gets him a reminder from police. Watch video here

UK government led by Rishi Sunak will unveil a cost-of-living budget on Wednesday. The UK chancellor the exchequer Jeremy Hunt will deliver his tax and spending plan to parliament later this afternoon (local time). Jeremy Hunt in a bid to bring back Britons aged over 50 to the job market has added increased childcare funding and proposals in his budget. The chancellor will offer 30 hours of free childcare for one- and two-year-olds.

UK Chancellor Hunt’s budget to focus on cost-of-living crisis, free childcare expansion

Amid Britain's severe energy crisis and citizens trying to cut their power usage by more than half, PM Sunak's new heated swimming pool is taking the crisis up a notch. Will the UK premier realise the repercussions of this new move? Will it have a spillover effect on the other problems the UK is facing? Mohammed Saleh gets you more details.

Gravitas: Is Sunak losing empathy for his own people?

Rishi Sunak has indicated that the UK could follow the U.S. and Canada in banning TikTok from government devices, saying he will take whatever steps are necessary to protect Britain’s security.

Rishi Sunak hints at TikTok ban from UK government devices

<p>The US banking crisis weighs on the broader markets, with global financial markets flashing red across the board and the slide in banking stocks deepens as contagion risks from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) rattles markets.</p>

<p>Over the weekend and Monday, the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury took steps to stabilise the banking system, but concerns over the fallout from the collapse of SVB persisted despite those actions by regulators.</p>

<p>Experts are now predicting more pain for global banks and the financial sector worldwide.</p>

<p>The dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States led to frantic developments in Britain as authorities scrambled to take charge of the situation, a latest report has revealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Reuters report claimed that at least half a dozen banks were looking to contact Silicon Valley Bank shortly after its collapse became the biggest debacle of a financial institution since the 2008 economic crisis.</p>

<h2><strong>HSBC's buyout of Silicon Valley Bank</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday, Europe's largest bank, HSBC, announced it was buying SVB UK.</p>

<p>SVB UK reportedly has assets of around 5.5 billion pounds and deposits of around 6.7 billion pounds. The quick buyout reflected fiercely urgent concerns that SVB's potential failure could reverberate throughout the UK's start-up industry.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Whether HSBC's acquisition proves to be successful will largely come down to the asset quality of the loan book, which cannot be assumed to be good, given the early-stage nature of many of the borrowers," Jerry del Missier, former Chief Operating Officer at Barclays, and now Chief Investment Officer at Copper Street Capital, was quoted as saying by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bank of England considered seeking insolvency for SVB UK: Report</strong></h2>

<p>According to Reuters, the Bank of England, during its initial few hours of action, also sought insolvency in the event there was no buyer out there for SVB UK. The sense of uneasiness began because NatWest, SVB UK's clearing bank in Britain, had halted processing transactions, the report added.</p>

<p>The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation had also shut off access to the parent company's technology platform, the report added while citing a relevant source. It simply meant that the potential bidders and treasury officials called both the FDIC and NatWest over the weekend to get SVB UK running again.</p>

<p>As the crisis deepened, on Sunday morning finance minister Jeremy Hunt sought to reassure Silicon Valley Bank's customers in Britain that the government was working on a solution.</p>

<h2><strong>The 30 minute deadline</strong></h2>

<p>As the Silicon Valley Bank crisis broke out, the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was en route to San Diego on an over 15-hour long flight.</p>

<p>HSBC's team including CEO Noel Quinn and UK CEO Ian Stuart began closer scrutiny of SVB UK that afternoon, Reuters reported while citing a source familiar with the matter.</p>

<p>By early evening on Sunday, officials from the Treasury gave potential bidders a final 30 minutes to submit their offers.</p>

<p>Officials from the Bank of England and Treasury along with board members from SVB UK were then locked in talks.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in the United States, regulators moved to protect SVB depositors, as well as implementing wider measures to shore up confidence in the banking system.</p>

<h2><strong>Why did HSBC buy SVB UK?</strong></h2>

<p>This is because HSBC's CEO Noel Quinn was reportedly attracted by the potential to bring some 3,000 high-growth technology and startup clients all at once.</p>

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<p>The purely nominal purchase price and SVB UK's underlying health meant the deal also made financial sense, Reuters reported while citing a source.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The biggest losers from SVB’s collapse</strong></h2>

<p>Sweden’s biggest pension fund, Alecta, is set to lose as much as $1.1 billion on bets it had made. However, according to Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe, the euro zone has “limited exposure” to the fallout from the SVB’s collapse — and thereby will be able to manage the risks such as the current SVB crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shockwaves from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank have further pounded global bank stocks on Tuesday. The assurances from the US President Joe Biden and other policymakers have reportedly done little to calm the markets down and have prompted a rethink on the interest rate outlook.</p>

<p>Biden's efforts to reassure markets and depositors came after emergency U.S. measures to shore up banks by giving them access to additional funding failed to dispel investor worries about potential contagion to other lenders worldwide.</p>

<h2><strong>About Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse</strong></h2>

<p>Silicon Valley Bank was founded in 1983 in Santa Clara, California. It soon emerged as a financial institution of choice for the tech sector.</p>

<p>As of 2021, the bank said that it was the primary financial institution for half of all US venture-backed startups and pitched itself as "financial partner of the innovation economy." All that basically means that it has&nbsp;been&nbsp;knitted into the financial infrastructure of the tech industry, especially the startups.</p>

<p>Silicon Valley Bank's collapse reportedly began&nbsp;in the second week of March. The bank takes deposits from clients and invests them in generally safe securities, such as bonds. As the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates, those bonds became a liability.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, March 8, SVB’s parent company, SVB Financial Group, said it would undertake a $2.25 billion share sale after selling $21 billion of securities from its portfolio at a nearly $2 billion loss. The move was meant to shore up its balance sheet. Instead, it spooked markets and clients, finally leading to its collapse.</p>

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The US banking crisis weighs on the broader markets, with global financial markets flashing red across the board and the slide in banking stocks deepens as contagion risks from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) rattles markets.

The US banking crisis weighs on the broader markets, with global financial markets flashing red across the board and the slide in banking stocks deepens as contagion risks from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) rattles markets. Over the weekend and Monday, the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury took steps to stabilise the banking system, but concerns over the fallout from the collapse of SVB persisted despite those actions by regulators. Experts are now predicting more pain for global banks and the financial sector worldwide. The dramatic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States led to frantic developments in Britain as authorities scrambled to take charge of the situation, a latest report has revealed. A Reuters report claimed that at least half a dozen banks were looking to contact Silicon Valley Bank shortly after its collapse became the biggest debacle of a financial institution since the 2008 economic crisis. HSBC's buyout of Silicon Valley Bank On Monday, Europe's largest bank, HSBC, announced it was buying SVB UK. SVB UK reportedly has assets of around 5.5 billion pounds and deposits of around 6.7 billion pounds. The quick buyout reflected fiercely urgent concerns that SVB's potential failure could reverberate throughout the UK's start-up industry. ALSO READ | An Indian bank became a victim of the SVB collapse in the most unexpected way "Whether HSBC's acquisition proves to be successful will largely come down to the asset quality of the loan book, which cannot be assumed to be good, given the early-stage nature of many of the borrowers," Jerry del Missier, former Chief Operating Officer at Barclays, and now Chief Investment Officer at Copper Street Capital, was quoted as saying by Reuters. Bank of England considered seeking insolvency for SVB UK: Report According to Reuters, the Bank of England, during its initial few hours of action, also sought insolvency in the event there was no buyer out there for SVB UK. The sense of uneasiness began because NatWest, SVB UK's clearing bank in Britain, had halted processing transactions, the report added. The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation had also shut off access to the parent company's technology platform, the report added while citing a relevant source. It simply meant that the potential bidders and treasury officials called both the FDIC and NatWest over the weekend to get SVB UK running again. As the crisis deepened, on Sunday morning finance minister Jeremy Hunt sought to reassure Silicon Valley Bank's customers in Britain that the government was working on a solution. The 30 minute deadline As the Silicon Valley Bank crisis broke out, the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was en route to San Diego on an over 15-hour long flight. HSBC's team including CEO Noel Quinn and UK CEO Ian Stuart began closer scrutiny of SVB UK that afternoon, Reuters reported while citing a source familiar with the matter. By early evening on Sunday, officials from the Treasury gave potential bidders a final 30 minutes to submit their offers. Officials from the Bank of England and Treasury along with board members from SVB UK were then locked in talks. Meanwhile, in the United States, regulators moved to protect SVB depositors, as well as implementing wider measures to shore up confidence in the banking system. Why did HSBC buy SVB UK? This is because HSBC's CEO Noel Quinn was reportedly attracted by the potential to bring some 3,000 high-growth technology and startup clients all at once. ALSO WATCH | HSBC acquires the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank | WION Dispatch × The purely nominal purchase price and SVB UK's underlying health meant the deal also made financial sense, Reuters reported while citing a source. The biggest losers from SVB’s collapse Sweden’s biggest pension fund, Alecta, is set to lose as much as $1.1 billion on bets it had made. However, according to Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe, the euro zone has “limited exposure” to the fallout from the SVB’s collapse — and thereby will be able to manage the risks such as the current SVB crisis. Shockwaves from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank have further pounded global bank stocks on Tuesday. The assurances from the US President Joe Biden and other policymakers have reportedly done little to calm the markets down and have prompted a rethink on the interest rate outlook. Biden's efforts to reassure markets and depositors came after emergency U.S. measures to shore up banks by giving them access to additional funding failed to dispel investor worries about potential contagion to other lenders worldwide. About Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Silicon Valley Bank was founded in 1983 in Santa Clara, California. It soon emerged as a financial institution of choice for the tech sector. As of 2021, the bank said that it was the primary financial institution for half of all US venture-backed startups and pitched itself as "financial partner of the innovation economy." All that basically means that it has been knitted into the financial infrastructure of the tech industry, especially the startups. Silicon Valley Bank's collapse reportedly began in the second week of March. The bank takes deposits from clients and invests them in generally safe securities, such as bonds. As the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates, those bonds became a liability. On Wednesday, March 8, SVB’s parent company, SVB Financial Group, said it would undertake a $2.25 billion share sale after selling $21 billion of securities from its portfolio at a nearly $2 billion loss. The move was meant to shore up its balance sheet. Instead, it spooked markets and clients, finally leading to its collapse. (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's&nbsp;North Yorkshire home is once again in news and not for good reasons. The&nbsp;$4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool installed on Sunak's property uses so much energy that the local electricity grid has had to be upgraded to meet the surging power demand, as per a Guardian report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While UK residents brave a cost&nbsp;of living crisis, compounded by increased electricity bills, Sunak's 12-metre swimming pool receiving an upgraded grid has irked many.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak has been the owner of the property since 2015, having bought it for&nbsp;£1.5m, shortly after becoming an MP from Richmond. Sunak upgraded the manor house by starting the&nbsp;construction of a new heated swimming pool, gym and tennis court.</p>

<p>Consequently, the engineers had to install a substantial amount of equipment and a new connection to the National Grid that runs across the fields. The publication stated that Sunak had paid the&nbsp;upgradation money from his personal funds.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sunak's pool property receiving extra attention comes in the backdrop of over 350 pools and leisure centres being closed or forced to cut back hours due to high energy costs, across the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, this is not the first instance when Sunak has&nbsp;garnered headlines for his expensive tastes or extravagant splurging of money.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, Sunak visited a building site in Teesside, Northern England where he was spotted wearing $595 Prada suede loafers.&nbsp;In 2020, as the Chancellor of the country, he was spotted using a $220 mug in a traditional pre-Budget photograph.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reports of Akshata Murthy, Sunak's wife touted to be wealthier than late British Queen Elizabeth II with assets worth $495 million also invited the spotlight on the Tory leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, when Sunak decided to run for the PM position, a clip from a video documentary went viral on social media platforms where Sunak could be seen talking about his "aristocratic"&nbsp;friends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have friends who are aristocrats, I have friends who are upper-class, I have friends who are, you know, working-class. Well, not working class," Sunak said in the BBC documentary titled 'Middle Classes- Their Rise &amp; Sprawl'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video brought a lot of flak for Sunak who was dubbed&nbsp;'out-of-touch' with reality.&nbsp;</p>

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home is once again in news and not for good reasons. The $4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool installed on Sunak's property uses so much energy that the local electricity grid has had to be upgraded to meet the surging power demand, as per a Guardian report.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home is once again in news and not for good reasons. The $4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool installed on Sunak's property uses so much energy that the local electricity grid has had to be upgraded to meet the surging power demand, as per a Guardian report. While UK residents brave a cost of living crisis, compounded by increased electricity bills, Sunak's 12-metre swimming pool receiving an upgraded grid has irked many. Sunak has been the owner of the property since 2015, having bought it for £1.5m, shortly after becoming an MP from Richmond. Sunak upgraded the manor house by starting the construction of a new heated swimming pool, gym and tennis court. Consequently, the engineers had to install a substantial amount of equipment and a new connection to the National Grid that runs across the fields. The publication stated that Sunak had paid the upgradation money from his personal funds. ALSO READ | UK: Rishi Sunak's opulent private pool amid rising cost of living sparks row Sunak's pool property receiving extra attention comes in the backdrop of over 350 pools and leisure centres being closed or forced to cut back hours due to high energy costs, across the UK. Notably, this is not the first instance when Sunak has garnered headlines for his expensive tastes or extravagant splurging of money. Last year, Sunak visited a building site in Teesside, Northern England where he was spotted wearing $595 Prada suede loafers. In 2020, as the Chancellor of the country, he was spotted using a $220 mug in a traditional pre-Budget photograph. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Video shows Rishi Sunak in a moving car without his seat belt on × Reports of Akshata Murthy, Sunak's wife touted to be wealthier than late British Queen Elizabeth II with assets worth $495 million also invited the spotlight on the Tory leader. Similarly, when Sunak decided to run for the PM position, a clip from a video documentary went viral on social media platforms where Sunak could be seen talking about his "aristocratic" friends. "I have friends who are aristocrats, I have friends who are upper-class, I have friends who are, you know, working-class. Well, not working class," Sunak said in the BBC documentary titled 'Middle Classes- Their Rise & Sprawl'. ALSO READ | Tory leader Rishi Sunak wears $595 Prada loafers on a visit to a building site The video brought a lot of flak for Sunak who was dubbed 'out-of-touch' with reality. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Energy crisis? UK PM Rishi Sunak has local electricity grid upgraded for his heated private pool

<p>The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described China as a "systemic challenge" to the world order. Sunak told the US-based media outlet NBC News in an interview on Sunday (March 12) that "Britain is back" and ready to counter the challenge posed by a more "assertive" China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK, the United States and Australia have planned to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific with the help of a defence partnership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking to the outlet at the USS Midway Museum shortly after he arrived in San Diego for the summit, Sunak said that "the behaviour that we have seen in China over recent times is concerning". The British prime minister said that Beijing is "acting in a more authoritarian fashion at home" and is "more assertive overseas".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He further said, "China represents the biggest state threat to our economic interests, for sure. And it's a systemic challenge for the world order."&nbsp;</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden is hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Sunak at the US naval base in San Diego, California, where the leaders will endorse details of the so-called AUKUS project, which was first announced in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sunak on Sunday announced a £5 billion investment in defence as part of a review aimed at responding to emerging geopolitical threats from Russia and China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The investment comes after Sunak's defence minister Ben Wallace warned in January that the British armed forces were "hollowed out and underfunded".&nbsp;</p>

<p>A statement from the Prime Minister's office said that the investment will help to replenish ammunition stocks, modernise the UK's nuclear enterprise and fund the next phase of the AUKUS submarine programme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by news agencies, Sunak said, "As the world becomes more volatile and competition between states becomes more intense, the UK must be ready to stand our ground. By investing in our armed forces for the long-term, we will be ready for the challenges of today and of the future."&nbsp;</p>

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The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described China as a "systemic challenge" to the world order. Sunak told the US-based media outlet NBC News in an interview on Sunday (March 12) that "Britain is back" and ready to counter the challenge posed by a more "assertive" China.

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described China as a "systemic challenge" to the world order. Sunak told the US-based media outlet NBC News in an interview on Sunday (March 12) that "Britain is back" and ready to counter the challenge posed by a more "assertive" China. The UK, the United States and Australia have planned to counter China's growing military influence in the Indo-Pacific with the help of a defence partnership. While speaking to the outlet at the USS Midway Museum shortly after he arrived in San Diego for the summit, Sunak said that "the behaviour that we have seen in China over recent times is concerning". The British prime minister said that Beijing is "acting in a more authoritarian fashion at home" and is "more assertive overseas". ALSO READ | Ukraine war: Chinese President Xi Jinping plans Russia visit as soon as next week He further said, "China represents the biggest state threat to our economic interests, for sure. And it's a systemic challenge for the world order." US President Joe Biden is hosting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Sunak at the US naval base in San Diego, California, where the leaders will endorse details of the so-called AUKUS project, which was first announced in 2021. Watch this report: × ALSO READ | Xi Jinping calls for fortification of armed forces into 'Great Wall of Steel' Sunak on Sunday announced a £5 billion investment in defence as part of a review aimed at responding to emerging geopolitical threats from Russia and China. The investment comes after Sunak's defence minister Ben Wallace warned in January that the British armed forces were "hollowed out and underfunded". A statement from the Prime Minister's office said that the investment will help to replenish ammunition stocks, modernise the UK's nuclear enterprise and fund the next phase of the AUKUS submarine programme. As quoted by news agencies, Sunak said, "As the world becomes more volatile and competition between states becomes more intense, the UK must be ready to stand our ground. By investing in our armed forces for the long-term, we will be ready for the challenges of today and of the future." (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 PM Rishi Sunak labels China as 'systemic challenge' to world order

Leaders of the U.S, UK and Australia will shortly be meeting in California. The hawk has Summit is expected to decide on the next steps for delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. The deal is hailed as a landmark step in military cooperation aimed at countering China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-pacific region.

Aukus aims to counter china's growth footprint in Indo-Pacific

Rishi Sunak confirmed a hike in Britain's defence budget of an extra GBP 5 billion over the next two years. The world leaders will agree on details of a UK

Sunak unveils 5billion extra defence spending ahead of Aukus summit in US

<p>A survey done in the United Kingdom (UK) over school students' attitudes to pornography revealed that a significant number of young people between the ages of 14 and 18 are watching porn frequently, with some of them becoming addicted to sexually explicit content. A report by The Guardian on Friday (March 10) said that the study done by Dignify (a charity that researches sexual abuse), spoke to 4,000 students in the above age group in Hertfordshire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dignify found that 22% of these students viewed porn on multiple occasions.&nbsp;Of those, one in five students said that they had a porn habit and one in 10 said they felt addicted.</p>

<p>In the survey, young people were asked what age they were when they first saw pornography.&nbsp;The average age was 12 but the youngest age was three. The survey also said that a third of young people received a nude video or photo, and of these well over half had received a nude from a stranger, The Guardian reported.</p>

<p>Dignify's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Helen Roberts said that it was impossible to tackle the embedded behaviours of sexual harassment in schools without talking about the harmful impact pornography is having on children and young people. Roberts said the charity was particularly concerned by&nbsp;many children telling that they are addicted to porn.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, teaching unions said that schools across the UK have been struggling to meet demands in educating students about online harm, in particular pornography. This week, a decision by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to order a review of the way sex education is taught in schools was labelled politically motivated by the unions. They said they saw no evidence of claims by Conservative MPs that children were being shown age-inappropriate materials in classrooms.</p>

<p>Speaking to the publication, the headteacher of one of the schools that have worked closely with Dignify, said there was a rise in the number of students reporting sexual assaults in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We saw the number of students reporting sexual assault start to increase seven to eight years ago and at first we didn’t know why. And then working with Dignify I began to learn about the impact porn was having on our students," the headteacher, who wished to remain anonymous said.&nbsp;</p>

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A survey done in the United Kingdom (UK) over school students' attitudes to pornography revealed that a significant number of young people between the ages of 14 and 18 are watching porn frequently, with some of them becoming addicted to sexually explicit content. A report by The Guardian on Friday (March 10) said that the study done by Dignify (a charity that researches sexual abuse), spoke to 4,000 students in the above age group in Hertfordshire. Dignify found that 22% of these students viewed porn on multiple occasions. Of those, one in five students said that they had a porn habit and one in 10 said they felt addicted. In the survey, young people were asked what age they were when they first saw pornography. The average age was 12 but the youngest age was three. The survey also said that a third of young people received a nude video or photo, and of these well over half had received a nude from a stranger, The Guardian reported. Dignify's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Helen Roberts said that it was impossible to tackle the embedded behaviours of sexual harassment in schools without talking about the harmful impact pornography is having on children and young people. Roberts said the charity was particularly concerned by many children telling that they are addicted to porn. Meanwhile, teaching unions said that schools across the UK have been struggling to meet demands in educating students about online harm, in particular pornography. This week, a decision by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to order a review of the way sex education is taught in schools was labelled politically motivated by the unions. They said they saw no evidence of claims by Conservative MPs that children were being shown age-inappropriate materials in classrooms. Speaking to the publication, the headteacher of one of the schools that have worked closely with Dignify, said there was a rise in the number of students reporting sexual assaults in recent years. "We saw the number of students reporting sexual assault start to increase seven to eight years ago and at first we didn’t know why. And then working with Dignify I began to learn about the impact porn was having on our students," the headteacher, who wished to remain anonymous said. “The correlation between sexual abuse and watching porn is very high. The majority of what they see is violent,” the headteacher added. 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>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak created a stir even amongst the most devout Conservative Party supporters by redesigning the country's immigration policy. &nbsp;The 'Stop the Boats Law' or Illegal Migration Law, which lays out a roadmap to end illegal entry to the United Kingdom as route to asylum, has brought Sunak's ancestral history of immigration into spotlight, and that of UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman as well as her predecessor Priti Patel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While announcing the policy, Sunak wrote: "If you come to the UK illegally, you will be stopped from making late claims and attempts to frustrate your removal. You will be removed in weeks, either to your own country if it is safe to do so, or to a safe third country like Rwanda."</p>

<p>Home Secretary Suella Braverman, in her statement, said: "The British people rightly expect us to solve this crisis and that’s what myself and the Prime Minister fully intend to do. We must stop the boats. You will not be allowed to stay."</p>

<p>Previously, in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's cabinet, the then home secretary Priti Patel implemented a "pushback policy", which planned to force people in small boats back to France.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Like Braverman, Patel was also considered an immigration hardliner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak, Patel, and Braverman &nbsp;— all three are considered strong Brexiteers, who staunchly supported Britain’s exit from the European Union.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Sunak's ancestors left undivided India when the British Raj was still the colonial powerhouse of the Indian subcontinent, they reached Britain much later in 1960. Sunaks were among the people who came to be known as "twice migrants", as they first left India for Africa , and finally reached the United Kingdom later. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Incidentally, like Rishi Sunak, the UK home secretary Suella Braverman and former home secretary Priti Patel are also the children of twice migrants.</p>

<p>Braverman’s father was from Goa, and he came to Britain via Kenya; just like the India-Kenya-UK route taken by the Sunaks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Braverman's mother, also of Indian ancestry, came to Britain from another African country, Mauritius. Both of them migrated to the UK in the 1960s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Priti Patel’s Indian-origin parents also came from Uganda in the 1960s.</p>

<h2><strong>Why Sunak, Braverman, Patel cannot be clubbed into the South Asian diaspora?</strong></h2>

<p>The three of them are placed in the broad South Asian diaspora category in the United Kingdom. However, sociologically, the three of them are clubbed as East African Asians in the UK, distinct and different from other South Asian immigrants ('new migrants') &nbsp;in many ways, &nbsp;according to a paper titled 'Indian Diversity in the UK: An Overview of a Complex and Varied Population' by Leonard Williams.</p>

<h2><strong>India-Africa-UK migration route of twentieth century</strong></h2>

<p>When the British were the colonising force in the Indian subcontinent, Indians from present-day Punjab provinces of India and Pakistan as well as from Gujarat and Maharashtra began moving to East African countries.</p>

<p>The first batch of migrants in the late nineteenth century were the railroad workers.</p>

<p>Later on, as the British moved the national capital from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi in 1911, the second wave of migration to East Africa began, which continued up until the beginning of the second world war, according to data maintained in the Imperial Indian Gazetteer. This time, professionals such as lawyers, accountants, doctors, clerks, and small traders went to these countries and settled mostly in cities and towns.</p>

<p>The Sunaks, Bravermans as well as the Patels left British India for East Africa during this time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the British Empire lost its colonised nations in East Africa starting late 1940s, the newly formed governments tried to fill-in the spots of power by native Africans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New land ownership Acts promulgated to create space for native Africans in the corridors of power forced many Indians to leave to look for better opportunities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under this backdrop, the families of Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel and Suella Braverman came to the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The process of compelling Indians to leave East African nations was gradual and implicit in countries such as Kenya and Tanzania. However, in 1972, it took a brutal turn in Uganda when General Idi Amin Dada set a deadline for all Indians to leave the country or face the consequences.</p>

<h2><strong>Current&nbsp;anti-immigration uproar in Britain</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as recently as on Friday, stated that the UK is "spending £5.5 million a day plus on hotels,"&nbsp;referring to the purported lodging costs of the asylum seekers.</p>

<p>In recent times, numerous protests have erupted near the sites of such lodgings, prompting a widespread anti-immigration outcry in Britain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK Prime Minister is also considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in order to crack down on illegal immigration.</p>

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<p>In another step forward to crack down on illegal immigration, Britain and France on Friday agreed on a new deal to prevent illegal cross-English Channel migration.</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak created a stir even amongst the most devout Conservative Party supporters by redesigning the country's immigration policy. The 'Stop the Boats Law' or Illegal Migration Law, which lays out a roadmap to end illegal entry to the United Kingdom as route to asylum, has brought Sunak's ancestral history of immigration into spotlight, and that of UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman as well as her predecessor Priti Patel.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak created a stir even amongst the most devout Conservative Party supporters by redesigning the country's immigration policy. The 'Stop the Boats Law' or Illegal Migration Law, which lays out a roadmap to end illegal entry to the United Kingdom as route to asylum, has brought Sunak's ancestral history of immigration into spotlight, and that of UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman as well as her predecessor Priti Patel. While announcing the policy, Sunak wrote: "If you come to the UK illegally, you will be stopped from making late claims and attempts to frustrate your removal. You will be removed in weeks, either to your own country if it is safe to do so, or to a safe third country like Rwanda." Home Secretary Suella Braverman, in her statement, said: "The British people rightly expect us to solve this crisis and that’s what myself and the Prime Minister fully intend to do. We must stop the boats. You will not be allowed to stay." Previously, in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's cabinet, the then home secretary Priti Patel implemented a "pushback policy", which planned to force people in small boats back to France. ALSO READ | UK-France summit, as it happened | Sunak-Macron sign new deal to deter illegal immigration Like Braverman, Patel was also considered an immigration hardliner. Sunak, Patel, and Braverman — all three are considered strong Brexiteers, who staunchly supported Britain’s exit from the European Union. While Sunak's ancestors left undivided India when the British Raj was still the colonial powerhouse of the Indian subcontinent, they reached Britain much later in 1960. Sunaks were among the people who came to be known as "twice migrants", as they first left India for Africa , and finally reached the United Kingdom later. Incidentally, like Rishi Sunak, the UK home secretary Suella Braverman and former home secretary Priti Patel are also the children of twice migrants. Braverman’s father was from Goa, and he came to Britain via Kenya; just like the India-Kenya-UK route taken by the Sunaks. Braverman's mother, also of Indian ancestry, came to Britain from another African country, Mauritius. Both of them migrated to the UK in the 1960s. Priti Patel’s Indian-origin parents also came from Uganda in the 1960s. Why Sunak, Braverman, Patel cannot be clubbed into the South Asian diaspora? The three of them are placed in the broad South Asian diaspora category in the United Kingdom. However, sociologically, the three of them are clubbed as East African Asians in the UK, distinct and different from other South Asian immigrants ('new migrants') in many ways, according to a paper titled 'Indian Diversity in the UK: An Overview of a Complex and Varied Population' by Leonard Williams. India-Africa-UK migration route of twentieth century When the British were the colonising force in the Indian subcontinent, Indians from present-day Punjab provinces of India and Pakistan as well as from Gujarat and Maharashtra began moving to East African countries. The first batch of migrants in the late nineteenth century were the railroad workers. Later on, as the British moved the national capital from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi in 1911, the second wave of migration to East Africa began, which continued up until the beginning of the second world war, according to data maintained in the Imperial Indian Gazetteer. This time, professionals such as lawyers, accountants, doctors, clerks, and small traders went to these countries and settled mostly in cities and towns. The Sunaks, Bravermans as well as the Patels left British India for East Africa during this time. As the British Empire lost its colonised nations in East Africa starting late 1940s, the newly formed governments tried to fill-in the spots of power by native Africans. New land ownership Acts promulgated to create space for native Africans in the corridors of power forced many Indians to leave to look for better opportunities. Under this backdrop, the families of Rishi Sunak, Priti Patel and Suella Braverman came to the United Kingdom. The process of compelling Indians to leave East African nations was gradual and implicit in countries such as Kenya and Tanzania. However, in 1972, it took a brutal turn in Uganda when General Idi Amin Dada set a deadline for all Indians to leave the country or face the consequences. Current anti-immigration uproar in Britain Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as recently as on Friday, stated that the UK is "spending £5.5 million a day plus on hotels," referring to the purported lodging costs of the asylum seekers. In recent times, numerous protests have erupted near the sites of such lodgings, prompting a widespread anti-immigration outcry in Britain. The UK Prime Minister is also considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in order to crack down on illegal immigration. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas Plus: The untold story of Rishi Sunak × In another step forward to crack down on illegal immigration, Britain and France on Friday agreed on a new deal to prevent illegal cross-English Channel migration. London will step up funding to France over the next three years to total 541 million euros ($575 million), allowing the deployment of "hundreds" of extra French law enforcement officers along the Channel coast to stop the illegal migration. 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.

Sunak, Braverman, Patel: The 'proud British' going after illegal immigration

<p>British Home Secretary <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-home-secretary-suella-braverman-lays-down-governments-illegal-migration-bill-before-house-of-commons-569591https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-home-secretary-suella-braverman-lays-down-governments-illegal-migration-bill-before-house-of-commons-569591">Suella Braverman has been asked to apologise</a></strong> for offering "praise to staff in private only to attack them in public", after an email in her name claimed that civil servants blocked attempts to curb illegal migration. According to a report by the Guardian on Thursday (March 9), a letter sent to the permanent secretary of the Home Office accused Braverman of an attack on the integrity and impartiality of thousands of department staff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter was sent by Wynne Parry, the Home Office rep of the FDA union to Matthew Rycroft, the Home Office permanent secretary on Wednesday. It adds to the anger within the home office at the email signed by Braverman which blamed an activist blob of leftwing lawyers, civil servants and the Labour party for blocking laws that curb illegal migration.</p>

<p>“We tried to stop the small-boat crossings without changing our laws. But an activist blob of leftwing lawyers, civil servants and the Labour party blocked us,”&nbsp;said the mail sent under her name to Conservative party members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The home secretary, meanwhile, insisted, that she neither saw nor sanctioned the email before it was sent. Speaking to ITV on Wednesday, Braverman said that she did not write the email, and it was an error that it was sent out in her name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter from the home office said, "You will already be aware of the great upset this cowardly attack has caused to Home Office staff." Demanding a full apology from Suella Braverman, the letter added, "It is not acceptable to praise the staff in private only to attack them in public when civil servants have no recourse to defend themselves," the Guardian reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the email was sent, a Home Staff Q&amp;A was leaked. In this, one civil servant wrote, “I have never been so embarrassed and ashamed to work for the department I once loved. Time to move on!”</p>

<p>The report further said that in an attempt to mend relations with civil servants, Braverman sent an email lavishing praise on them for their help with the illegal immigration bill.<br />
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British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been asked to apologise for offering "praise to staff in private only to attack them in public", after an email in her name claimed that civil servants blocked attempts to curb illegal migration.

British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been asked to apologise for offering "praise to staff in private only to attack them in public", after an email in her name claimed that civil servants blocked attempts to curb illegal migration. According to a report by the Guardian on Thursday (March 9), a letter sent to the permanent secretary of the Home Office accused Braverman of an attack on the integrity and impartiality of thousands of department staff. The letter was sent by Wynne Parry, the Home Office rep of the FDA union to Matthew Rycroft, the Home Office permanent secretary on Wednesday. It adds to the anger within the home office at the email signed by Braverman which blamed an activist blob of leftwing lawyers, civil servants and the Labour party for blocking laws that curb illegal migration. “We tried to stop the small-boat crossings without changing our laws. But an activist blob of leftwing lawyers, civil servants and the Labour party blocked us,” said the mail sent under her name to Conservative party members. The home secretary, meanwhile, insisted, that she neither saw nor sanctioned the email before it was sent. Speaking to ITV on Wednesday, Braverman said that she did not write the email, and it was an error that it was sent out in her name. The letter from the home office said, "You will already be aware of the great upset this cowardly attack has caused to Home Office staff." Demanding a full apology from Suella Braverman, the letter added, "It is not acceptable to praise the staff in private only to attack them in public when civil servants have no recourse to defend themselves," the Guardian reported. After the email was sent, a Home Staff Q&A was leaked. In this, one civil servant wrote, “I have never been so embarrassed and ashamed to work for the department I once loved. Time to move on!” The report further said that in an attempt to mend relations with civil servants, Braverman sent an email lavishing praise on them for their help with the illegal immigration bill. 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: Home officials demand apology from Secretary Suella Braverman. Here's the reason

<p>Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday (March 8) moved forward in his bid to become the US ambassador to India as he was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the ambassador by a 13-8 vote. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended the 'Illegal Migration Bill'. Sunak said the situation of illegal migrants is neither moral nor sustainable. And in Georgia, thousands of protesters demonstrated against the planned foreign agent law with police firing tear gas and water cannons to disperse them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the US ambassador to India by a 13-8 vote. The nomination will now head to the Senate floor for a full vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-will-detain-rishi-sunak-defends-new-bill-for-crackdown-on-illegal-immigrants-570071"><strong>'We will detain': Rishi Sunak defends new bill for crackdown on illegal immigrants</strong></a></p>

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<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the 'Illegal Migration Bill', currently tabled in the parliament saying it was about taking back 'control of our borders'. The Conservative leader was fielding questions from the opposition during the weekly Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon at the thousands of protesters, forcing them to disperse, as they demonstrated on Wednesday against the planned "foreign agent" law which is similar to the Russian legislation which was used to silence critics.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | US intel chiefs say China likely to press Taiwan and seek to undercut US</strong></p>

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Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday (March 8) moved forward in his bid to become the US ambassador to India as he was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the ambassador by a 13-8 vote.

Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday (March 8) moved forward in his bid to become the US ambassador to India as he was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the ambassador by a 13-8 vote. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended the 'Illegal Migration Bill'. Sunak said the situation of illegal migrants is neither moral nor sustainable. And in Georgia, thousands of protesters demonstrated against the planned foreign agent law with police firing tear gas and water cannons to disperse them. Eric Garcetti, Biden's choice for ambassador to India approved by key senatorial committee Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to become the US ambassador to India by a 13-8 vote. The nomination will now head to the Senate floor for a full vote. 'We will detain': Rishi Sunak defends new bill for crackdown on illegal immigrants UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended the 'Illegal Migration Bill', currently tabled in the parliament saying it was about taking back 'control of our borders'. The Conservative leader was fielding questions from the opposition during the weekly Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons. Thousands of protesters rally against 'foreign agent' bill in Georgia The police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon at the thousands of protesters, forcing them to disperse, as they demonstrated on Wednesday against the planned "foreign agent" law which is similar to the Russian legislation which was used to silence critics. WATCH | US intel chiefs say China likely to press Taiwan and seek to undercut US × WATCH | Pakistan: 1 killed as police use water cannon, tear gas on Imran Khan's supporters in Lahore ×

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