On the sidelines of the ongoing UN COP27 summit in Egypt, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the importance of continuing to drive climate action forward.

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British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, being "sidelined" at the COP27 climate summit taking place in Egypt? Was his last-minute decision to attend the event poorly received?

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<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was abruptly pulled out of an ongoing COP27 summit session by his aides in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh city, leaving many attendees perplexed at the strange turn of events.</p>

<p>A video of the incident was shared on Twitter, showing Sunak being rushed out of the event by his aides. The clip was shared by the director of UK-based website Carbon Brief, Leo Hickman.</p>

<p>“UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has just been rushed out of the room by his aides during the middle of the launch for forests partnership at COP27,” he tweeted.</p>

<p>In the clip, it was seen that when Sunak was about to give a speech, his aide came running onto the stage and “whispered for more than a minute”, Hickman said. But the UK PM did not leave the stage.</p>

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<p>When another aide came up to him and urged the UK leader to pay their heed, Sunak got out of the chair and left the room.</p>

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<p>“About 2 mins before he left an aide came onto the stage and was whispering in his ear for more than a minute...there was a discussion going on about, it seems, whether to leave at that moment. But Sunak stayed but another aide made the decision to go back to him and urge him to leave," Hickman further tweeted.</p>

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<p>It was unclear as to what transpired at the meeting until the political editor at The Sun, Harry Cole, revelated in his Twitter post, citing Downing Street sources, said that the incident was a minor issue relating to a late meeting with Germans and South Africans.</p>

<p>&nbsp;“Downing Street sources insist this was no biggie but a late decision to meet with Germans and South Africans. Despite the imagery...,” Cole said.</p>

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was abruptly pulled out of an ongoing COP27 summit session by his aides in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh city, leaving many attendees perplexed at the strange turn of events.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was abruptly pulled out of an ongoing COP27 summit session by his aides in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh city, leaving many attendees perplexed at the strange turn of events. A video of the incident was shared on Twitter, showing Sunak being rushed out of the event by his aides. The clip was shared by the director of UK-based website Carbon Brief, Leo Hickman. “UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has just been rushed out of the room by his aides during the middle of the launch for forests partnership at COP27,” he tweeted. In the clip, it was seen that when Sunak was about to give a speech, his aide came running onto the stage and “whispered for more than a minute”, Hickman said. But the UK PM did not leave the stage. UK prime minister @RishiSunak has just been rushed out of the room by his aides during the middle of the launch for forests partnership at #COP27 pic.twitter.com/OQy9TYkqpX — Leo Hickman (@LeoHickman) November 7, 2022 × When another aide came up to him and urged the UK leader to pay their heed, Sunak got out of the chair and left the room. Watch | UK Minister Gavin Williamson misconduct allegations; PM Rishi Sunak stands by him “About 2 mins before he left an aide came onto the stage and was whispering in his ear for more than a minute...there was a discussion going on about, it seems, whether to leave at that moment. But Sunak stayed but another aide made the decision to go back to him and urge him to leave," Hickman further tweeted. Also read | UK PM Rishi Sunak to announce major US gas deal after COP27 summit: Report It was unclear as to what transpired at the meeting until the political editor at The Sun, Harry Cole, revelated in his Twitter post, citing Downing Street sources, said that the incident was a minor issue relating to a late meeting with Germans and South Africans. “Downing Street sources insist this was no biggie but a late decision to meet with Germans and South Africans. Despite the imagery...,” Cole said. Downing Street sources insist this was no biggie but a late decision to meet with with Germans and South Africans. Despite the imagery... https://t.co/WWI3Bk45BE — Harry Cole (@MrHarryCole) November 7, 2022 × So far, there has been no official statement from Downing Street on the video. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed hope about working with France to combat illegal immigration. His spokesperson claimed that the two countries were close to&nbsp;a new agreement to reduce the number of people crossing the English Channel.</p>

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<p>North Korea on Tuesday denied that US claims that it had arms dealings with Russia and said that it had no plans to do so.</p>

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The crucial US midterm election takes place on Tuesday. However, on the eve of the polls, it was no rest for President Joe Biden who campaigned at a college in Maryland and went all out against the Republicans. In other news, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday met French President Emmanuel Macron and the duo expressed hope about working together to combat illegal immigration Click on headlines to read more: US midterms: Democrats, Republicans make last ditch efforts to woo voters ahead of Tuesday's polls On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency. UK PM Sunak and French President Macron meet to discuss a deal to tackle illegal migration British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed hope about working with France to combat illegal immigration. His spokesperson claimed that the two countries were close to a new agreement to reduce the number of people crossing the English Channel. North Korea claims US persistently spreading a groundless 'rumour of arms dealings' between it and Russia North Korea on Tuesday denied that US claims that it had arms dealings with Russia and said that it had no plans to do so. In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it killed around 15,000 people: WHO Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday. WATCH | Former US Ambassador to India Tim Roemer: We will have an ambassador soon We are now eight months into the relentless war in Ukraine and there's now been an increasing buzz that India could potentially play a key role as a mediator between Russia and the West. ×

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<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly in talks with the US for a major gas deal and is likely to make an announcement after the COP27 climate summit in Cairo, the Telegraph newspaper reported.</p>

<p>Under the deal, which is expected to be announced in a couple of weeks, the US will supply about 10 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Britain.</p>

<p>This gas deal is expected to provide a major relief for the UK as it attempts to shrug off the cost-of-living crisis following its decision to cut off from Russian energy.</p>

<p>In recent months, gas prices have skyrocketed across Europe as economies reopen from COVID-19 lockdowns and high demand for LNG in Asia.</p>

<p>Reuters news agency reported that around 12 British energy suppliers have ceased trading this year, affecting more than 2 million customers.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Britain's National Grid had warned that UK’s ability to secure supply would depend upon its gas prices being high enough to attract exports from Europe and LNG from countries like Qatar and the United States.</p>

<p>The deal was supposed to be announced on October 21, but that plan was scrapped as Liz Truss had to resign following pressure from Tory members, the newspaper reported.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sunak, who is in Cairo for the COP27 climate change summit, called on the leaders to address the impact of climate quickly, adding that climate and energy security went "hand in hand".</p>

<p>"Climate security goes hand in hand with energy security," Sunak told a gathering at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.</p>

<p>"Putin's abhorrent war in Ukraine, and rising energy prices across the world are not a reason to go slow on climate change. They are a reason to act faster."</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly in talks with the US for a major gas deal and is likely to make an announcement after the COP27 climate summit in Cairo, the Telegraph newspaper reported.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly in talks with the US for a major gas deal and is likely to make an announcement after the COP27 climate summit in Cairo, the Telegraph newspaper reported. Under the deal, which is expected to be announced in a couple of weeks, the US will supply about 10 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Britain. This gas deal is expected to provide a major relief for the UK as it attempts to shrug off the cost-of-living crisis following its decision to cut off from Russian energy. In recent months, gas prices have skyrocketed across Europe as economies reopen from COVID-19 lockdowns and high demand for LNG in Asia. Reuters news agency reported that around 12 British energy suppliers have ceased trading this year, affecting more than 2 million customers. Watch | UK Minister Gavin Williamson misconduct allegations; PM Rishi Sunak stands by him Earlier, Britain's National Grid had warned that UK’s ability to secure supply would depend upon its gas prices being high enough to attract exports from Europe and LNG from countries like Qatar and the United States. The deal was supposed to be announced on October 21, but that plan was scrapped as Liz Truss had to resign following pressure from Tory members, the newspaper reported. Meanwhile, Sunak, who is in Cairo for the COP27 climate change summit, called on the leaders to address the impact of climate quickly, adding that climate and energy security went "hand in hand". "Climate security goes hand in hand with energy security," Sunak told a gathering at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. "Putin's abhorrent war in Ukraine, and rising energy prices across the world are not a reason to go slow on climate change. They are a reason to act faster." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK PM Rishi Sunak to announce major US gas deal after COP27 summit: Report

<p>The Premier League continues to make heads turn. There is lots happening in the PL as the action has kept the fans glued to the tv sets across the globe. For Southampton FC, it hasn't been a memorable campaign so far. They are currently languishing at the bottom of the table, at the 18th spot, with only three wins and equal number of draws but have lost as many as eight matches in the 2021/22 season.</p>

<p>Despite this, there is something to cheer for the Southampton FC fans. UK's newly-elected Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is a big fan of the club.&nbsp;At a hustings event in Exeter in in late October, Sunak mentioned about Southampton FC when asked&nbsp;what would've been his line of work had he not entered politics. To this, the 42-year-old said, "‘I’m a massive football fan, I’m from Southampton and if I would get to be able to run Southampton [I would do that]."</p>

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<p>Following the revelation from UK PM, Sunak received a massive uproar from the crowd and said, "Oh, wow, is there a Saints fan here? Look at that, brilliant. Well, there’s three of them. Amazing. Well, if I could run Southampton Football Club, I would be a very happy man.’</p>

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<p>Talking about the Southampton FC, also known as the Saints,&nbsp;legend Matt Le Tissier is Sunak's favourite player from the club. In their last outing, the Saints lost to Newcastle United FC 4-1 as their woes continues in the ongoing PL season. Their next game in the championship will be against the eighth-ranked Liverpool, who has won five and lost four games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite their barren run in the Premier League, the&nbsp;James Ward-Prowse-led Southampton FC will look to draw some inspiration in their upcoming games from the fact that they are closely followed by UK PM Sunak.&nbsp;</p>


The Premier League continues to make heads turn. There is lots happening in the PL as the action has kept the fans glued to the tv sets across the globe. For Southampton FC, it hasn't been a memorable campaign so far.

The Premier League continues to make heads turn. There is lots happening in the PL as the action has kept the fans glued to the tv sets across the globe. For Southampton FC, it hasn't been a memorable campaign so far. They are currently languishing at the bottom of the table, at the 18th spot, with only three wins and equal number of draws but have lost as many as eight matches in the 2021/22 season. Despite this, there is something to cheer for the Southampton FC fans. UK's newly-elected Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is a big fan of the club. At a hustings event in Exeter in in late October, Sunak mentioned about Southampton FC when asked what would've been his line of work had he not entered politics. To this, the 42-year-old said, "‘I’m a massive football fan, I’m from Southampton and if I would get to be able to run Southampton [I would do that]." ALSO READ | Europa League complete draw: Manchester United to take on FC Barcelona in playoffs for a spot in last 16 Following the revelation from UK PM, Sunak received a massive uproar from the crowd and said, "Oh, wow, is there a Saints fan here? Look at that, brilliant. Well, there’s three of them. Amazing. Well, if I could run Southampton Football Club, I would be a very happy man.’ Rishi Sunak - An ardent fan of Southampton FC Taken 32 years but worth the wait. Now let’s hope it lasts 😬 pic.twitter.com/Wxv7e1suFE — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) November 7, 2020 × Talking about the Southampton FC, also known as the Saints, legend Matt Le Tissier is Sunak's favourite player from the club. In their last outing, the Saints lost to Newcastle United FC 4-1 as their woes continues in the ongoing PL season. Their next game in the championship will be against the eighth-ranked Liverpool, who has won five and lost four games. Despite their barren run in the Premier League, the James Ward-Prowse-led Southampton FC will look to draw some inspiration in their upcoming games from the fact that they are closely followed by UK PM Sunak.

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A minister in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet has been accused of sending bullying texts. Gavin Williamson sent some offensive text messages to former Tory enforcer Wendy Morton. Interestingly, the minister is backed by Prime Minister Sunak.

UK PM Rishi Sunak stands by his cabinet minister accused of sending bullying texts

UK: A minister in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's cabinet has been accused of sending bullying texts. Gavin Williamson sent some offensive text messages to Tory enforcer Wendy Morton. Interestingly, the minister is backed by Prime Minister Sunak.

UK Minister Gavin Williamson misconduct allegations; PM Rishi Sunak stands by him

As the war rages on in Ukraine, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is headed to Russia for a bilateral visit. The Prime Minister of United Kingdom Rishi Sunak has made its visit too. He is going to raise the issue of detained activists in the Summit.

UN Climate Summit: UK PM Sunak to address COP27 Summit, raise issue of detained activist

UN Climate Summit has begun in Egypt and this year the focus is on implementation of climate goals. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Egypt and is set to address the UN climate Summit.

UN Climate Summit: UK PM Rishi Sunak to address COP27 Summit

<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke of pride at becoming UK's first prime minister of colour. Sunak, who is an observant Hindu, said that him assuming the top post said something about Britain's diversity.</p>

<p>In an interview published on Saturday (November 5), Sunak revealed that he refused to step aside for ex-PM Boris Johnson when he sought to chart a political comeback after former PM Liz Truss resigned. He said he was convinced that as a former finance minister, he was the right person to lead the country through cost-of-living crisis.</p>

<p>Sunak won the race to replace Liz Truss as premier and leader of the Conservative Party on October 24, the same day Hindus marked Diwali, the festival of lights.</p>

<p>The new premier's first formal event in Downing Street was a Diwali reception.</p>

<p>"It was obviously marvellous. It meant a lot of things to a lot of people," said Sunak, who as Johnson's finance minister would lay out traditional Diwali decorations on the doorstep of his official residence at 11 Downing Street.</p>

<p>Sunak is of Indian heritage. His grandparents hailed from pre-independence India. They emigrated to Britain from eastern Africa in the 1960s.</p>

<p>"As chancellor I was able to light my Diwali Diyas (lamps) on the steps of Downing Street. It said something wonderful about our country that that was possible, but also that it wasn't a big deal."</p>

<p>"It was in a sense gosh, this is great, but also that's just Britain," he told The Times newspaper in his first major interview since taking office.</p>

<p>"Hopefully it's a source of collective pride across the country," he added.</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke of pride at becoming UK's first prime minister of colour. Sunak, who is an observant Hindu, said that him assuming the top post said something about Britain's diversity. In an interview published on Saturday (November 5), Sunak revealed that he refused to step aside for ex-PM Boris Johnson when he sought to chart a political comeback after former PM Liz Truss resigned. He said he was convinced that as a former finance minister, he was the right person to lead the country through cost-of-living crisis. Sunak won the race to replace Liz Truss as premier and leader of the Conservative Party on October 24, the same day Hindus marked Diwali, the festival of lights. The new premier's first formal event in Downing Street was a Diwali reception. "It was obviously marvellous. It meant a lot of things to a lot of people," said Sunak, who as Johnson's finance minister would lay out traditional Diwali decorations on the doorstep of his official residence at 11 Downing Street. Sunak is of Indian heritage. His grandparents hailed from pre-independence India. They emigrated to Britain from eastern Africa in the 1960s. "As chancellor I was able to light my Diwali Diyas (lamps) on the steps of Downing Street. It said something wonderful about our country that that was possible, but also that it wasn't a big deal." "It was in a sense gosh, this is great, but also that's just Britain," he told The Times newspaper in his first major interview since taking office. "Hopefully it's a source of collective pride across the country," he added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Earlier this year in April, Indian IT bellwether&nbsp;behemoth Infosys announced that it was going to move its business out of Russia. However, months after making the announcement, the company is still operating from Moscow, as per a Guardian report, putting the spotlight on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose wife Akshata Murty receives annual dividends from the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Infosys still has a staffed office on its roster in the Russian capital and is simultaneously paying subcontractors to carry out IT services for a global client.</p>

<p>In April, Infosys chief executive and managing director Salil Parekh had said, “Given what is going on in the region, we have started to transition all of our work from our centres in Russia to our centres outside Russia."</p>

<p>"We have no work with any Russian client today and we have no plans for any work with any Russian client going ahead," he had added.</p>

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<p>Opposition leaders are now gunning for Sunak's head saying the Russians are funding his household whose address has changed to 10, Downing Street just a few weeks back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s utterly scandalous that six months after Infosys said it would urgently pull out of Russia, the Sunak family could be materially benefiting from Moscow-based operations,"&nbsp;Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner&nbsp;was quoted as saying by the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even in the lead-up to the elections, Sunak was forced to explain details about how he managed his family's fortune, which is said to total $840 million and has led to him being routinely referred to as the UK’s richest MP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The majority of Sunak's fortune is derived from his marriage to Akshata who owns a 0.93 per cent stake worth $794 million in Infosys.</p>

<p>Reports of Akshata touted to be wealthier than British Queen Elizabeth II have&nbsp;always irked the British public and the recent reports of Infosys staying in Russia is expected to invite more scathing criticism.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by WION, Akshata was able to save millions of pounds in tax on dividends, which were collected from her family's IT business.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, she earned a dividend payment worth 11.6 million pounds ($15.1 million). It was only after the controversy snowballed and threatened to hurt Sunak that Akshata agreed to pay more tax on foreign income.</p>

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Earlier this year in April, Indian IT bellwether behemoth Infosys announced that it was going to move its business out of Russia. However, months after making the announcement, the company is still operating from Moscow, as per a Guardian report, putting the spotlight on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose wife Akshata Murty receives annual dividends from the company.

Earlier this year in April, Indian IT bellwether behemoth Infosys announced that it was going to move its business out of Russia. However, months after making the announcement, the company is still operating from Moscow, as per a Guardian report, putting the spotlight on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose wife Akshata Murty receives annual dividends from the company. According to reports, Infosys still has a staffed office on its roster in the Russian capital and is simultaneously paying subcontractors to carry out IT services for a global client. In April, Infosys chief executive and managing director Salil Parekh had said, “Given what is going on in the region, we have started to transition all of our work from our centres in Russia to our centres outside Russia." "We have no work with any Russian client today and we have no plans for any work with any Russian client going ahead," he had added. WATCH | India's software giant Infosys announces withdrawal from Russia × Opposition leaders are now gunning for Sunak's head saying the Russians are funding his household whose address has changed to 10, Downing Street just a few weeks back. “It’s utterly scandalous that six months after Infosys said it would urgently pull out of Russia, the Sunak family could be materially benefiting from Moscow-based operations," Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner was quoted as saying by the publication. Even in the lead-up to the elections, Sunak was forced to explain details about how he managed his family's fortune, which is said to total $840 million and has led to him being routinely referred to as the UK’s richest MP. The majority of Sunak's fortune is derived from his marriage to Akshata who owns a 0.93 per cent stake worth $794 million in Infosys. Reports of Akshata touted to be wealthier than British Queen Elizabeth II have always irked the British public and the recent reports of Infosys staying in Russia is expected to invite more scathing criticism. Read more: Amidst row surrounding UK FM Rishi Sunak & wife Akshata, India’s Infosys to exit Russia As reported by WION, Akshata was able to save millions of pounds in tax on dividends, which were collected from her family's IT business. Last year, she earned a dividend payment worth 11.6 million pounds ($15.1 million). It was only after the controversy snowballed and threatened to hurt Sunak that Akshata agreed to pay more tax on foreign income. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>In order to generate nearly 40 billion pounds ($45.55 billion) over the next five years, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt intend to extend windfall taxes on oil and gas corporations, according to a report published in The Times on Wednesday.</p>

<p>According to the publication, Sunak and Hunt seek to maximise income from the windfall tax by raising the rate from 25% to 30% and prolonging it until 2028. The plan will also be expanded to include power generators.</p>

<p>In response to Reuters' request for comment, Downing Street and the finance ministry did not immediately react.</p>

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<p>The announcement comes as four of the five major oil firms in the world have already released earnings, generating combined net income of about $50 billion, helped by limited global supply and disruption caused by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last Thursday, Shell announced a $9.45 billion quarterly profit and increased its dividend by 15%.</p>

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<p>The scale of the earnings has rekindled calls from lawmakers and consumer advocacy organisations to levy additional taxes on the firms to collect money to counteract the blow from increasing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-uk-government-working-on-war-gamed-emergency-plans-to-cope-with-energy-blackouts-530599">energy bills</a> to individuals, businesses, and the overall economy.</p>

<p>The 25% windfall tax on the earnings of oil and gas companies was implemented in May by Sunak during the administration of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This tax was used to pay for a set of household support programmes.</p>

<p>Oil and gas businesses at the time criticised the move, claiming it would reduce investment and local output.</p>

<p>Sunak's administration need to look into extending the Kyoto Protocol, according to Alok Sharma, the COP26 summit's president, who announced this earlier this week.</p>

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In order to generate nearly 40 billion pounds ($45.55 billion) over the next five years, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt intend to extend windfall taxes on oil and gas corporations, according to a report published in The Times on Wednesday.

In order to generate nearly 40 billion pounds ($45.55 billion) over the next five years, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt intend to extend windfall taxes on oil and gas corporations, according to a report published in The Times on Wednesday. According to the publication, Sunak and Hunt seek to maximise income from the windfall tax by raising the rate from 25% to 30% and prolonging it until 2028. The plan will also be expanded to include power generators. In response to Reuters' request for comment, Downing Street and the finance ministry did not immediately react. Also read | Rishi Sunak defends UK government's handling of channel migrants, asylum claims The announcement comes as four of the five major oil firms in the world have already released earnings, generating combined net income of about $50 billion, helped by limited global supply and disruption caused by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Last Thursday, Shell announced a $9.45 billion quarterly profit and increased its dividend by 15%. Also watch | WION Fineprint | Russia says UK behind Nord Stream blasts The scale of the earnings has rekindled calls from lawmakers and consumer advocacy organisations to levy additional taxes on the firms to collect money to counteract the blow from increasing energy bills to individuals, businesses, and the overall economy. The 25% windfall tax on the earnings of oil and gas companies was implemented in May by Sunak during the administration of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This tax was used to pay for a set of household support programmes. Oil and gas businesses at the time criticised the move, claiming it would reduce investment and local output. Sunak's administration need to look into extending the Kyoto Protocol, according to Alok Sharma, the COP26 summit's president, who announced this earlier this week. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK plans to extend windfall taxes on energy firms; aims to raise $45.55 billion over five years

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reversed his decision to skip the COP27 climate summit in Egypt next week. The decision comes after former Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed his intention to go for the climate meeting.

Rishi Sunak makes U-turn, says will attend COP27 summit

Rishi Sunak makes U-turn, says will attend COP27 climate summit

<p>This coming winter will be difficult for Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but for the United Kingdom, it might be worse as the country faces several crises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the nation looks for political stability, economic status continues to be a concerning issue for the policymakers because reports state that amid a cost-of-living crisis, Brits could be plunged into darkness this winter with the coldest months yet to come.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But how is the government planning to address the issue? As seen by the British media outlet The Guardian, official documents show that the authorities have "war gamed" emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting up to seven days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes amid growing fears over the security of supply this winter during a potential national power outage. The report mentioned that the documents were marked "official sensitive" and they warned that in a "reasonable worst-case scenario" all major sectors such as; transport, food and water supply, communications and energy, could be "severely disrupted" for up to a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The document also underlined that in case of such a scenario, the government will give priority to food, water and shelter to young and elderly people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Guardian report mentioned that the country might experience a blackout for a week. Meanwhile, a BBC report also said the same thing as it reported quoting National Grid that the blackouts would be the last resort this winter if energy supplies stop or run low.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;UK PM Rishi Sunak makes U-turn on attending COP27, confirms his attendance&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>UK National Grid's boss, John Pettigrew, told BBC that it assumed that the UK would have enough supplies to meet heating and lighting demand this winter, but short rolling power cuts were a possibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pettigrew told BBC: "There could be energy shortfalls in the UK and we will manage that very carefully. This isn't a time for people to panic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Most importantly what we're doing is making sure that the infrastructure that we have and the networks are robust and ready for the winter, and I've got thousands of engineers making sure that the network is ready for whatever weather we see over the winter," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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This coming winter will be difficult for Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but for the United Kingdom, it might be worse as the country faces several crises.

This coming winter will be difficult for Europe amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but for the United Kingdom, it might be worse as the country faces several crises. As the nation looks for political stability, economic status continues to be a concerning issue for the policymakers because reports state that amid a cost-of-living crisis, Brits could be plunged into darkness this winter with the coldest months yet to come. But how is the government planning to address the issue? As seen by the British media outlet The Guardian, official documents show that the authorities have "war gamed" emergency plans to cope with energy blackouts lasting up to seven days. ALSO READ | UK PM Rishi Sunak is looking to close the Confucius Institutes, says security minister This comes amid growing fears over the security of supply this winter during a potential national power outage. The report mentioned that the documents were marked "official sensitive" and they warned that in a "reasonable worst-case scenario" all major sectors such as; transport, food and water supply, communications and energy, could be "severely disrupted" for up to a week. The document also underlined that in case of such a scenario, the government will give priority to food, water and shelter to young and elderly people. Guardian report mentioned that the country might experience a blackout for a week. Meanwhile, a BBC report also said the same thing as it reported quoting National Grid that the blackouts would be the last resort this winter if energy supplies stop or run low. WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak makes U-turn on attending COP27, confirms his attendance × ALSO READ | GCHQ, MI5and MI6 alter hiring rules. Will recruit non-British parentage spies UK National Grid's boss, John Pettigrew, told BBC that it assumed that the UK would have enough supplies to meet heating and lighting demand this winter, but short rolling power cuts were a possibility. Pettigrew told BBC: "There could be energy shortfalls in the UK and we will manage that very carefully. This isn't a time for people to panic." "Most importantly what we're doing is making sure that the infrastructure that we have and the networks are robust and ready for the winter, and I've got thousands of engineers making sure that the network is ready for whatever weather we see over the winter," he added. The report mentioned that the UK government is currently stress-testing Programme Yarrow, which is a confidential plan to address power outages that will impact millions of households. 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>The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (November 2) defended how his&nbsp;government handled Channel migrants. Sunak's remarks come amid building tensions to address the deteriorating conditions at a processing centre in southeast England.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK prime minister did admit that not enough asylum claims are being processed, but he promised to fix the system, stating channel crossings were a 'serious and escalating problem.'</p>

<p>Sunak noted that his government is taking "significant action" in order to improve conditions at a site for handling asylum seekers in Manston in Kent. It is the same place which was described last week as "pretty wretched" by David Neal, who is the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While speaking at prime minister's questions in the House of Commons, Sunak responded to questions from Sir Keir Starmer as the Labour leader accused the government they have lost control, and also asked to replace Suella Braverman with a "proper home secretary".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mentioning all the steps taken by the government, Sunak highlighted that since September 30 there are more hotels with four and a half thousand new beds, he said a senior general to control the situation at Manston has been appointed, and also increased the number of staff there.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"These are significant steps to demonstrate that we are getting a grip on this system. But this is a serious and escalating problem. We will make sure that we control our borders, and we will always do it fairly and compassionately because that's the right thing," said Sunak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports suggest that over 4,000 people stay at the centre, but in fact, the unit can only hold just 1,600 when it was built but the numbers have increased to more than double that.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last week, Sunak's office said he had discussed the issue of clandestine migration across the Channel with French President Emmanuel Macron. A record number of nearly 40,000 asylum seekers have arrived in Britain via small boats so far this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak said that an "unprecedented" amount of people are arriving in the UK illegally. Slamming the Opposition, Sunak said that Labour opposes every measure the government has put through. He said that it is "not serious about this problem".&nbsp;</p>

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The United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (November 2) defended how his government handled Channel migrants. Sunak's remarks come amid building tensions to address the deteriorating conditions at a processing centre in southeast England. The UK prime minister did admit that not enough asylum claims are being processed, but he promised to fix the system, stating channel crossings were a 'serious and escalating problem.' Sunak noted that his government is taking "significant action" in order to improve conditions at a site for handling asylum seekers in Manston in Kent. It is the same place which was described last week as "pretty wretched" by David Neal, who is the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration. ALSO READ | Is UK government working on 'war gamed' emergency plans to tackle energy blackouts? While speaking at prime minister's questions in the House of Commons, Sunak responded to questions from Sir Keir Starmer as the Labour leader accused the government they have lost control, and also asked to replace Suella Braverman with a "proper home secretary". Mentioning all the steps taken by the government, Sunak highlighted that since September 30 there are more hotels with four and a half thousand new beds, he said a senior general to control the situation at Manston has been appointed, and also increased the number of staff there. × "These are significant steps to demonstrate that we are getting a grip on this system. But this is a serious and escalating problem. We will make sure that we control our borders, and we will always do it fairly and compassionately because that's the right thing," said Sunak. Reports suggest that over 4,000 people stay at the centre, but in fact, the unit can only hold just 1,600 when it was built but the numbers have increased to more than double that. ALSO READ | UK PM Rishi Sunak is looking to close the Confucius Institutes, says security minister Last week, Sunak's office said he had discussed the issue of clandestine migration across the Channel with French President Emmanuel Macron. A record number of nearly 40,000 asylum seekers have arrived in Britain via small boats so far this year. Sunak said that an "unprecedented" amount of people are arriving in the UK illegally. Slamming the Opposition, Sunak said that Labour opposes every measure the government has put through. He said that it is "not serious about this problem". (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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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a U-turn over his decision of not to attend this month's UN climate summit. He has tweeted to say that he will be going to COP27 next week. The decision comes after former Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed his intention to go for the climate meeting.

UK PM Rishi Sunak makes U-turn on attending COP27, confirms his attendance

<p>United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reversed his earlier decision to forego attending the upcoming climate change conference in Egypt.</p>

<p>The newly appointed leader had earlier said he would not go because of "pressing domestic commitments".</p>

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<p>Taking to Twitter he said, "There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change. There is no energy without investing in renewables," adding, "That is why I will attend @COP27P next week: to deliver on Glasgow's legacy of building a secure and sustainable future."</p>

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<p>AFP reports that Sunak's earlier decision had invited criticism from environmental campaigners, and following reports that former PM Boris Johnson will attend, Sunak's spokesperson said that the move "was under review".</p>

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<p>Caroline Lucas, a UK Parliament MP from the Green Party called Sunak's decision to go to Sharm el-Sheikh for the COP27 a "screeching U-turn" and an "embarrassing mis-step".</p>

<p>"Glad to see Sunak's screeching U-turn on #COP27, but what an embarrassing mis-step on the world stage. Let this be a lesson to him - climate leadership matters. Now he urgently needs to increase UK ambition on emission reduction targets &amp; pay what we owe to global climate funds," she tweeted.</p>

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<article id="post-671222">Johnson on Tuesday announced that he had accepted the hosts' invitation, following this many political commentators had predicted that Sunak will be forced to attend to avoid getting upstaged.</article>
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<p>Sunak and Johnson share a tumultuous past. The former PM's downfall began with Rishi Sunak's resignation, previously a conservative bigwig had even referred to him as "a treacherous bastard".</p>

<p>Johnson too seemed to share this sentiment as evidenced by his support of Liz Truss as the replacement. Truss won the race but was forced to resign after a rollercoaster ride of a very short term that lasted 44 days only.</p>

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United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reversed his earlier decision to forego attending the upcoming climate change conference in Egypt. The newly appointed leader had earlier said he would not go because of "pressing domestic commitments".

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reversed his earlier decision to forego attending the upcoming climate change conference in Egypt. The newly appointed leader had earlier said he would not go because of "pressing domestic commitments". Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Downing Street hints at UK PM Rishi Sunak's attendance at COP27 climate summit Taking to Twitter he said, "There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change. There is no energy without investing in renewables," adding, "That is why I will attend @COP27P next week: to deliver on Glasgow's legacy of building a secure and sustainable future." There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change. There is no energy security without investing in renewables. That is why I will attend @COP27P next week: to deliver on Glasgow's legacy of building a secure and sustainable future. — Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) November 2, 2022 × AFP reports that Sunak's earlier decision had invited criticism from environmental campaigners, and following reports that former PM Boris Johnson will attend, Sunak's spokesperson said that the move "was under review". Also read | Downing Street in turmoil as ex-PM Johnson plans to attend COP27 after Sunak’s refusal: Report Caroline Lucas, a UK Parliament MP from the Green Party called Sunak's decision to go to Sharm el-Sheikh for the COP27 a "screeching U-turn" and an "embarrassing mis-step". "Glad to see Sunak's screeching U-turn on #COP27, but what an embarrassing mis-step on the world stage. Let this be a lesson to him - climate leadership matters. Now he urgently needs to increase UK ambition on emission reduction targets & pay what we owe to global climate funds," she tweeted. Glad to see Sunak's screeching U-turn on #COP27, but what an embarrassing mis-step on the world stage. Let this be a lesson to him - climate leadership matters. Now he urgently needs to increase UK ambition on emission reduction targets & pay what we owe to global climate funds https://t.co/vL2hSIq2zZ — Caroline Lucas (@CarolineLucas) November 2, 2022 × Also read | UK PM Rishi Sunak defends his decision to skip COP27 climate summit Johnson on Tuesday announced that he had accepted the hosts' invitation, following this many political commentators had predicted that Sunak will be forced to attend to avoid getting upstaged. Sunak and Johnson share a tumultuous past. The former PM's downfall began with Rishi Sunak's resignation, previously a conservative bigwig had even referred to him as "a treacherous bastard". Johnson too seemed to share this sentiment as evidenced by his support of Liz Truss as the replacement. Truss won the race but was forced to resign after a rollercoaster ride of a very short term that lasted 44 days only. (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 Sunak takes a 'screeching U-turn,' announces he will attend COP27 after all

UK Minister Mark Spencer has hinted that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may reconsider his decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit.

WION Climate Tracker: Downing Street hints at UK PM Rishi Sunak's attendance at COP27 climate summit

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3bb693eb-20a5-44a9-bd50-48dafd466c6f}{171}" paraid="99416364" >Former British health minister Matt Hancock was suspended from the Conservative Party after he was unveiled as a competitor in the popular reality show "I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!”. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b6d80d24-f438-474b-bf1a-0b42837a5e46}{170}" paraid="1666177326" >The Tory Party whips criticised Hancock for taking the decision without informing the party high command and as a result, he will now sit in the House of Commons as an independent MP. The party also said that he will face repercussions for the parliament sessions that he will miss for the show.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8da2a083-45d5-4a99-a555-4bd0ee692339}{90}" paraid="1167791986" >“Following a conversation with Matt Hancock, I have considered the situation and believe this is a matter serious enough to warrant suspension of the whip with immediate effect,” Conservative chief whip Simon Hart said in an official statement just hours after Hancock’s unveiling.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8e8680d9-be47-4a54-b87b-dfa3a705af3b}{202}" paraid="332791785" >The former minister also faced criticism from newly elected prime minister Rishi Sunak’s office.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8e8680d9-be47-4a54-b87b-dfa3a705af3b}{182}" paraid="1079558111" >“The prime minister believes that at a challenging time for the country, MPs should be working hard for their constituents, whether that’s in the House or in their constituency,” the spokesperson said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8da2a083-45d5-4a99-a555-4bd0ee692339}{82}" paraid="194478665" >Hancock’s stint as the health minister in former PM Boris Johnson’s cabinet was filled with controversies as he was forced to resign following CCTV footage of him flouting COVID-19 rules. Hancock was caught on video kissing his close aide Gina Coladangelo while the country was going through tough lockdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a5d209b5-d591-4698-ad67-ef635425c2ab}{178}" paraid="1464394993" >Meanwhile, Hancock has said that he will donating a major portion of his fee from the reality show to St Nicholas hospice in Suffolk but declined to apologise to the party for his actions. &nbsp;</p>

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Former British health minister Matt Hancock was suspended from the Conservative Party after he was unveiled as a competitor in the popular reality show "I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!

Former British health minister Matt Hancock was suspended from the Conservative Party after he was unveiled as a competitor in the popular reality show "I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!”. The Tory Party whips criticised Hancock for taking the decision without informing the party high command and as a result, he will now sit in the House of Commons as an independent MP. The party also said that he will face repercussions for the parliament sessions that he will miss for the show. Also read | Ukraine-Russia war LIVE: Erdogan to speak with Putin, Zelensky over grain deal “Following a conversation with Matt Hancock, I have considered the situation and believe this is a matter serious enough to warrant suspension of the whip with immediate effect,” Conservative chief whip Simon Hart said in an official statement just hours after Hancock’s unveiling. The former minister also faced criticism from newly elected prime minister Rishi Sunak’s office. WATCH | UK Home Secretary Braverman: Refugees are actual members of criminal gangs “The prime minister believes that at a challenging time for the country, MPs should be working hard for their constituents, whether that’s in the House or in their constituency,” the spokesperson said. Hancock’s stint as the health minister in former PM Boris Johnson’s cabinet was filled with controversies as he was forced to resign following CCTV footage of him flouting COVID-19 rules. Hancock was caught on video kissing his close aide Gina Coladangelo while the country was going through tough lockdown. Meanwhile, Hancock has said that he will donating a major portion of his fee from the reality show to St Nicholas hospice in Suffolk but declined to apologise to the party for his actions.

Tories suspend ex-UK minister Matt Hancock for joining 'I'm a Celebrity...' reality show

Will Rishi Sunak attend COP27? The British Prime Minister has snubbed the climate summit due to 'pressing domestic issues'. COP27 host Egypt has expressed its disappointment as have several other countries. Facing the backlash, 10D has put the decision 'under review'.

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