Page 8 - Latest Updates on Rishi Sunak
India, UK to hold next round of talks for free trade agreement in Jan
India and the UK launched the talks for a free-trade agreement (FTA) in January 2022, to conclude talks by Diwali (October, 2022), but the deadline was missed due to political developments in the UK
 "India, UK to hold next round of talks for free trade agreement in Jan")
Pound rises against euro as UK composite PMI hits a six-month high
Markets expect the BoE to start cutting interest rates from May, slightly later than the European Central Bank (ECB) or the Fed, which analysts say could support the pound
 "Pound rises against euro as UK composite PMI hits a six-month high")
UK PM Sunak defiant after winning crunch vote amid Opposition attacks
The British people should decide who gets to come to this country not criminal gangs or foreign courts. That's what this bill delivers
 "UK PM Sunak defiant after winning crunch vote amid Opposition attacks")
UK PM Sunak survives crunch vote on controversial Rwanda policy
Around 38 Conservative MPs were recorded as not taking part in the vote, with sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman and resigned Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick believed to be among them
UK PM Sunak battles to unite divided Conservative Party in pivotal week
For Sunak, struggling to revive a weak UK economy and heavily trailing the main opposition party in opinion polls, the Rwanda policy has become the defining issue
 "UK PM Sunak battles to unite divided Conservative Party in pivotal week")
PM Rishi Sunak's officials in Delhi to discuss India-UK FTA: Report
The Guardian' newspaper reports that while there is no official comment from either side on such a visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is keen to finalise the FTA by the end of February
 "PM Rishi Sunak's officials in Delhi to discuss India-UK FTA: Report")
UK PM Sunak fights back amid leadership turmoil over deportation policy
The latest row comes as Sunak continues to try and finetune his pitch for a general election expected in the next 12 months, amid a deeply divided Conservative Party
UK's latest Family Visa crackdown to impact many Indian family plans
The Family Visa category, under which long-term UK residents are able to bring their spouses and partners to join them, until now required the applicant to be earning at least GBP 18,600 annually
 "UK's latest Family Visa crackdown to impact many Indian family plans")
India, UK seek to wrap up trade negotiations before busy election year
It's the 13th round of negotiations on a deal intended to expand a trading relationship that was worth more than $24 billion last year
 "India, UK seek to wrap up trade negotiations before busy election year")
UK PM Sunak announces steps to crack down on soaring immigration rate
Sunak described the new measures as the government's 'radical action' to bring down the immigration rate, adding the steps would ensure that immigration benefits the UK
Rishi Sunak's current polling worse than Truss with key UK voters
Just 59% of voters who backed the Conservatives under Boris Johnson at the 2019 election are sticking with the party under Sunak, the report found
 "Rishi Sunak's current polling worse than Truss with key UK voters")
UK govt intervenes in potential Telegraph takeover by Abu Dhabi-backed fund
Frazer said Thursday she has asked the Competition and Markets Authority and Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, to look into the deal and report back to her by the end of January
 "UK govt intervenes in potential Telegraph takeover by Abu Dhabi-backed fund")
Greek PM Mitsotakis claims Sunak cancelled meeting over Elgin Marbles row
The Parthenon Sculptures now form part of the British Museum's collection and have long been demanded by the Greeks to complete their series at the Acropolis Museum in Athens
 "Greek PM Mitsotakis claims Sunak cancelled meeting over Elgin Marbles row")
Rishi Sunak hails huge vote of confidence in UK at Global Investment Summit
Today's investments, worth more than GBP 29 billion, will create thousands of new jobs and are a huge vote of confidence in the future of the UK economy, said Sunak
 "Rishi Sunak hails huge vote of confidence in UK at Global Investment Summit")
Nissan to invest $1.4 bn to make EV versions of its best-selling cars in UK
Nissan's investment is a massive vote of confidence in the UK's automotive industry, which contributes 71 billion pounds a year to the economy, PM Rishi Sunak said
 "Nissan to invest $1.4 bn to make EV versions of its best-selling cars in UK")
Rishi Sunak gets small bump in opinion polls after crowd-pleasing tax cuts
The Opposition Labour continues to hold on to their firm lead, with no change to their 44 per cent rating
 "Rishi Sunak gets small bump in opinion polls after crowd-pleasing tax cuts")
UK businesses grow for first time in three months, but high rates weigh
Britain's economy has suffered from the highest inflation rate among big, rich countries and gross domestic product failed to grow in the third quarter
 "UK businesses grow for first time in three months, but high rates weigh")
UK govt cuts taxes to jam labour ahead of general elections next year
Hunt's most eye-catching announcement was a two percentage point reduction to the headline 12% rate of national insurance
 "UK govt cuts taxes to jam labour ahead of general elections next year")
'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham': UK Opposition leader Starmer on FTA with India
We will be rebuilding Britain's reputation on the international stage and that means a new strategic partnership with India, said Starmer
 "'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham': UK Opposition leader Starmer on FTA with India")
UK PM Rishi Sunak promises tax cuts after meeting his inflation pledge
Under pressure from within his traditionally low-tax Conservative Party, Sunak said his govt needed to prioritise lowering the tax burden
