The power behind the throne – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II saw it all coming. After seven decades as…
UK’s ruling party suffers losses in Sunak’s first electoral test | Rishi Sunak News
The Conservatives suffer ‘disappointing’ high-profile losses in the local council polls across England ahead of a UK-wide general vote expected next year. The United Kingdom’s…
UK’s Truss warns of Western ‘weakness’ over China in wake of Macron visit – POLITICO
LONDON — Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss will take a not-so-subtle swipe at Emmanuel Macron over his attempt to build bridges with Beijing. In…
UK goes light-touch on AI as Elon Musk sounds the alarm – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — As Elon Musk urged humanity to get a grip on artificial intelligence, in…
The end of Boris Johnson – POLITICO
Tanya Gold is a freelance journalist. Boris Johnson’s political career ended on Wednesday, with stuttering and fake politesse. Seated before a U.K. House of Commons…
Rishi Sunak picks his way through budget minefield – POLITICO
LONDON — “Better than the last guy” might not be quite the tagline every world leader hopes for. It could yet be Rishi Sunak’s winning…
Sunak and Macron hail ‘new chapter’ in UK-France ties – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — Vegetarian sushi and rugby brought the leaders of Britain and France together…
Biden rebuffs UK bid for closer cooperation on tech – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Britain was rebuffed by the Biden administration after multiple requests to develop…
How Boris Johnson’s departure paved the way for a grand Brexit bargain – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — It was clear when Boris Johnson was forced from Downing Street that…
King Charles’ first political row is about Brexit because of course it is – POLITICO
LONDON — Less than six months into his reign, King Charles is at the center of a Brexity political storm. The U.K. monarch’s meeting Monday…
UK and EU strike deal on Northern Ireland protocol – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — The U.K. and the EU reached a deal after months of talks…
Rishi Sunak in final push to get Brexit done – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Boris Johnson may have coined the phrase, but Rishi Sunak hopes he's…
Rishi Sunak vows closer tracking of ‘controlling and coercive’ domestic abusers – POLITICO
LONDON — Domestic abusers face stricter monitoring under a clampdown unveiled by Rishi Sunak Monday. The U.K. prime minister kicks off the week with a…
UK may send fighter jets to Ukraine over ‘long-term’ after Zelenskyy plea – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Rishi Sunak has asked his defense chief to look at whether the…
Zelenskyy in surprise London visit to meet Sunak and King Charles – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in London Wednesday to meet the U.K.…
Rishi Sunak is haunted by ghosts of prime ministers past – POLITICO
LONDON — “Back to her old self again” was how one erstwhile colleague described Liz Truss, who made her return to the U.K.’s front pages…
Rishi Sunak condemns forced gas meter installation for ‘vulnerable families’ after report
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has condemned the alleged actions of debt collectors working for British Gas after media reports they broke into customers' homes.Key…
Briefing wars escalate as nervous EU and Britain enter Brexit endgame – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Whisper it softly, but the Brexit endgame has arrived. Eighteen months after…
Britain’s semiconductor plan goes AWOL as US and EU splash billions – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — As nations around the world scramble to secure crucial semiconductor supply chains…
Rishi Sunak braces for biggest UK strike in 12 years – POLITICO
LONDON — Public sector workers on strike, the cost-of-living climbing, and a government on the ropes. “It’s hard to miss the parallels” between the infamous…