Rishi Sunak

'Back anyone as next UK PM, but Rishi Sunak': Boris Johnson to allies

According to the report, caretaker Prime Minister Johnson and his camp are running an “anyone but Rishi” hidden campaign after feeling betrayed over the former Chancellor's resignation which precipitated his exit from 10 Downing Street.

Jul 15, 2022, 22:54 PM IST

Rishi Sunak leads race to become next UK PM, here's all about the Indian-origin leader

Rishi Sunak, a former finance minister and son-in-law of Indian billionaire Narayana Murthy, has clinched his place for the final leg of the race to succeed Boris Johnson and will go head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as one of two finalists to take charge as new British Prime Minister.

Jul 14, 2022, 14:56 PM IST

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, whose resignation helped precipitate Boris Johnson's fall, tops first vote to be next UK PM

Sunak, in the first vote to choose who will succeed Boris Johnson as party leader and British prime minister, secured support from 88 of the party's 358 MPs.

Jul 14, 2022, 06:36 AM IST

Rishi Sunak, Suella Braverman on shortlist of 8 in Britan's PM race

Race for UK's next Prime Minister: The deadline to narrow down the shortlist to just two remaining candidates is July 21.

Jul 12, 2022, 23:37 PM IST

New British Prime Minister to be announced on Sept 5; so far 11 in the race to succeed Boris Johnson

Rishi Sunak is the early front-runner, but he is the only candidate who has played down the prospect of imminent tax cuts, saying the adoption of "comforting fairy tales" would leave future generations worse off.

Jul 12, 2022, 07:44 AM IST

Zee Top 10: Ukraine removes its ambassadors from 5 countries including India

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News's important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Jul 10, 2022, 08:08 AM IST

Zee Top 10: UK -- Indian origin Rishi Sunak bids to replace Johnson

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment Zee Top 10 is a part of Zee News's important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Jul 09, 2022, 08:00 AM IST

Rishi Sunak, former UK finance minister, launches bid to succeed Boris Johnson as PM

Former UK finance minister, Rishi Sunak's #Ready4Rishi campaign kicked off with a message on Twitter, accompanied by a video made up of images of his Indian-origin grandparents and parents who migrated to the UK via East Africa.

Jul 08, 2022, 22:18 PM IST

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns

British PM Boris Johnson has resigned from his post. Addressing the nation, Boris Johnson said that he would serve as the PM till the appointment of a new Prime Minister. He said that he is very proud of his achievements.

Jul 07, 2022, 20:54 PM IST

'I will not resign', says Boris Johnson as over 30 British lawmakers quit

"I am not going to step down and the last thing this country needs, frankly, is an election," Boris Johnson told a parliamentary committee when asked to confirm he would not seek to call an election rather than resign if he lost a vote of confidence.

Jul 06, 2022, 23:31 PM IST

Trouble mounts for Boris Johnson, more ministers quit after Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid

With mounting calls for the British Prime Minister to go, he showed his determination to stay in office by appointing businessman and education minister Nadhim Zahawi as his new finance minister, and filling some of the other vacancies.

Jul 06, 2022, 15:38 PM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson appoints new health and finance ministers after Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid quit

Johnson quickly appointed former businessman and current education minister, Nadhim Zahawi, as his new finance minister. Steve Barclay, appointed to impose discipline in Johnson's administration in February, was moved to the health portfolio.

Jul 06, 2022, 07:11 AM IST

BIG BLOW to Boris Johnson! Rishi Sunak quits as Finance Minister, Sajid Javid too quits as Health Secretary

The resignations came as Johnson was apologising for what he said was a mistake by not realising that former whip Chris Pincher was unsuitable for a job in government after complaints of sexual misconduct were made against him.

Jul 05, 2022, 23:05 PM IST

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law Rishi Sunak named new British finance minister

Indian-origin politician Rishi Sunak was appointed as the UK's new finance minister on Thursday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a Cabinet reshuffle. Sunak, the son-in-law of Infosys Co-founder Narayana Murthy, will join Home secretary Priti Patel on the top government bench as the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Feb 13, 2020, 19:14 PM IST

Brexit law to return to parliament before Christmas: Deputy Finance Minister Sunak

Prime Minister Boris Johnson intends to bring back Brexit legislation to parliament before Christmas, deputy finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday.

Dec 15, 2019, 18:07 PM IST

Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into Theresa May's top team of ministers

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy's son-in-law has been inducted in British Prime Minister Theresa May's top team. 

Jan 11, 2018, 00:01 AM IST