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Mohali building collapse: Death toll rises to 2, many feared trapped for 17 hours | 4-year-old killed after speeding car driven by a teen hits him in Mumbai | PM Modi attends opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait | Jaipur gas tanker crash: Toll touches 14, 30 critical | Arrest warrant against former cricketer Robin Uthappa over 'PF fraud' | PM Modi emplanes for a visit to Kuwait | German Christmas market car attack leaves 2 dead, Saudi Arabian doctor arrested | India, France come together to build world's largest museum in Delhi's Raisina Hill | Canada, US presented no evidence of Indians' involvement in purported criminal acts: Centre informs Parliament amid 'serious allegations' | Delhi Police Crime Branch to investigate FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Parliament tussle

'Everyone's really excited', says Rishi Sunak on life in 10 Downing Street: Report

Nov 06, 2022, at 06:13 am

Newly-appointed UK PM Rishi has moved back into the smaller flat above 10 Downing Street, which is usually used as the home of the Chancellor of Exchequer.

'Greatest privilege': Rishi Sunak, first Indian-origin UK Prime Minister, in his address after being named

Oct 25, 2022, at 04:04 am

London/IBNS: Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin British politician who takes over as the next UK Prime Minister creating history after his predecessor Liz Truss stepped down, said this was the 'greatest privilege' of his life.

Rishi Sunak: Indian-origin British politician, who lost out last time, on course to become UK PM

Oct 25, 2022, at 12:30 am

London: Rishi Sunak, the Indian-origin British politician, is all set to replace Liz Truss as the Prime Minister of the UK, adding a new dimension to the political scenario of the country.

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak set to become British PM after Penny Mordaunt pulls out of race

Oct 25, 2022, at 12:17 am

Rishi Sunak is all set to become the new Prime Minister of Britain after Penny Mordaunt pulled her name out of the race to contest to lead the Conservative Party.

Liz Truss appointed as UK PM after meeting Queen

Sep 07, 2022, at 12:05 am

London: Liz Truss became the new prime minister of the UK after meeting the Queen at Balmoral, where she was asked to form a government after the resignation of Boris Johnson.

'We now unite behind new PM, Liz Truss': Rishi Sunak after defeat in UK leadership race

Sep 06, 2022, at 03:15 am

London/IBNS: Rishi Sunak, who lost in the leadership contest to succeed Boris Johnson, asked the Conservative Party members to unite behind the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Liz Truss.

Liz Truss defeats Rishi Sunak to become UK's new PM

Sep 05, 2022, at 11:24 pm

London/IBNS/UNI: UK's current Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Monday defeated her nearest competitor Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership race to become the country's new Prime Minister, media reports said.

Boris Johnson to resign as UK PM: Reports

Jul 07, 2022, at 08:43 pm

London: As more UK ministers continue to resign, Boris Johnson will step down as Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister on Thursday, media reports said.

UK's Boris Johnson to address Parliament on COVID-19 as cases, deaths surge

Sep 22, 2020, at 10:36 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a statement on the coronavirus situation in the United Kingdom at the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, the parliament confirmed.

UK PM calls emergency COBRA meeting over England floods

Nov 12, 2019, at 04:53 pm

London/Sputnik/UNI: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will convene on Tuesday emergency government consultations over the severe flooding situation that has affected the northern and central parts of England, the prime minister's spokesperson said.

UK PM Boris Johnson to ask lawmakers to back Brexit deal or delay: Reports

Oct 12, 2019, at 12:03 pm

London, Oct 12 (UNI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will introduce a motion asking lawmakers to support either the Brexit deal he may strike during his upcoming summit with other EU leaders or a delay at the first Saturday session of the UK parliament in almost 40 years on Oct 19, media reported on Saturday.

Boris warns rebel to back Brexit or face "chaos" with opposition leader

Sep 01, 2019, at 09:51 pm

London, Sep 1 (Xinhua/UNI) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday delivered an ultimatum to rebel Tories demanding them to pick a side between his government or face "chaos" with opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Johnson wins vote to head UK Conservative Party, will become Prime Minister Wednesday

Jul 23, 2019, at 05:11 pm

London, Jul 23 (Sputnik/UNI) Former London mayor Boris Johnson has won the vote to head the UK Conservative Party, securing a total of 92,153 votes, the chairwoman of the party's 1922 Committee said on Tuesday.

Trump says Boris Johnson would be an 'excellent' choice for UK’s Next PM

Jun 01, 2019, at 10:43 am

Washington, June 1 (UNI): US President Donald Trump has said that he believes former UK Secretary of Foreign Affairs Boris Johnson would make a very good replacement for prime minister in the United Kingdom.

Brexit effect: Theresa May to resign as PM

May 24, 2019, at 03:19 pm

London, May 24 (IBNS): UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday announced that she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June.

US President Donald Trump slams UK PM May for criticism over anti-Muslim video

Nov 30, 2017, at 01:43 pm

Washington, Nov 30 (IBNS): Triggering a controversy, US President Donald Trump has urged Theresa May to focus on "terrorism" in the UK after the British Prime Minister criticised him for sharing 'anti-Muslim' videos.

UK General Elections end in a hung parliament, Theresa May likely to stake claim to form government

Jun 09, 2017, at 10:02 pm

London, Jun 9 (IBNS): Neither the ruling Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Theresa May nor the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn were able to get a clear majority in the snap UK General Elections, according to media reports on Friday.