Page 3 - Latest Updates on Rishi Sunak
Despite 20% lesser jobs on offer, starting pay in UK up 6.5% on year in May
The 6.5 per cent rise in advertised starting pay compared with a year earlier outstrips the 6.0 per cent rise in official wage data for the three months to April
 "Despite 20% lesser jobs on offer, starting pay in UK up 6.5% on year in May")
Who is Keir Starmer, Labour leader favoured to win UK's July 4 election?
A vote for Labour is a vote for stability economic and political, Starmer said after Prime Minister Rishi Sunakcalled the election on May 22
 "Who is Keir Starmer, Labour leader favoured to win UK's July 4 election?")
Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives
The general election campaign over the past five weeks has clearly shown that he hasn't got the instinctive touch of some of his predecessors, such as Tony Blair or even Boris Johnson
 "Rishi Sunak struggles with missteps while trying to lift Conservatives")
UK general election betting scandal now engulfs Opposition Labour Party
On Tuesday, Craig took to social media to confirm his huge mistake of betting in favour of the Tories holding on to their stronghold
 "UK general election betting scandal now engulfs Opposition Labour Party")
Uncertainty over general elections drags UK business growth to 7-month low
Opinion polls suggest Keir Starmer's Labour Party is set to return to power for the first time since 2010 as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives head for a historic defeat
 "Uncertainty over general elections drags UK business growth to 7-month low")
Incredibly angry over election date betting accusations: British PM
Two weeks ahead of the general election, it was an uncomfortable experience for Sunak, whose Conservative Party is trailing the main opposition Labour Party by 20 points
 "Incredibly angry over election date betting accusations: British PM")
Bank of England to keep rates at 16-year high of 5.25% before UK election
Last month the central bank forecast inflation would rise to around 2.6 per cent by the end of the year
 "Bank of England to keep rates at 16-year high of 5.25% before UK election")
UK takes top spot in Europe, Israel for GenAI startups, says Accel
Accel analysed 221 GenAI startups and found that 30 per cent were founded in the UK, 14 per cent in Germany, and 13 per cent in Israel
 "UK takes top spot in Europe, Israel for GenAI startups, says Accel")
UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged sharply at start of Gaza war
The United States and Germany increased arms sales to Israel after the start of the war with the Palestinian group Hamas in October last year
 "UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged sharply at start of Gaza war")
High cost of living bites UK. Many believe election won't change anything
Since calling a general election for July 4, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been at pains to repeat a key message on the campaign trail: The economy is turning a corner
Modi wraps up Italy visit, meets world leaders at G7 summit: Key takeaways
India was among 12 countries and five international organisations invited to the G7 summit by Italy
 "Modi wraps up Italy visit, meets world leaders at G7 summit: Key takeaways")
PM Modi, Meloni review progress of India-Italy strategic partnership
The two leaders met on Friday towards the end of PM Modi's day-long visit to Apulia, southern Italy, during which he thanked PM Meloni for the invitation to attend the G7 Summit
 "PM Modi, Meloni review progress of India-Italy strategic partnership")
Highlights: Odisha CM Majhi allocates portfolios to ministers; keeps home, finance with himself
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 "Highlights: Odisha CM Majhi allocates portfolios to ministers; keeps home, finance with himself")
India-UK FTA: Pending issues to be solved post Britain's general elections
The issues which need to be ironed out include duties in sectors like electric vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and services
 "India-UK FTA: Pending issues to be solved post Britain's general elections")
PM Modi, Rishi Sunak review FTA negotiations, vow to boost India-UK ties
The two leaders greeted each other with a warm hug as they met on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Apulia
 "PM Modi, Rishi Sunak review FTA negotiations, vow to boost India-UK ties")
G7 Summit: UK PM Sunak advocates for 'decisive' support for Ukraine
We must be decisive and creative in our efforts to support Ukraine and end (Russian President) Putin's illegal war at this critical moment, Sunak said in a statement ahead of the summit talks
 "G7 Summit: UK PM Sunak advocates for 'decisive' support for Ukraine")
Rise in Britain's jobless rate muddies PM Sunak's message to voters
Official data on Tuesday showed the jobless rate for the three months to April rose to 4.4 per cent from 4.3 per cent
Prince Harry can now appeal rejection of publicly funded security in UK
Harry, 39, the younger son of King Charles III, has bucked royal family convention to challenge the government in court and sue the tabloid press
 "Prince Harry can now appeal rejection of publicly funded security in UK")
UK polls: Britain's rich race to save their wealth from election hit
The UK was expected to lose a net 3,200 high-net-worth individuals last year, the most in Europe and double 2022's level, citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners estimated
 "UK polls: Britain's rich race to save their wealth from election hit")
Election year reveals deep dissatisfaction among voters in democracies
Freedom House, a Washington, DC-based organisation that promotes democracy, said its Freedom Index measuring democratic health globally has declined for 18 straight years
 "Election year reveals deep dissatisfaction among voters in democracies")
