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UK to Boost Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, Sunak Announces During Poland Visit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade, in a move described as the "biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation." The commitment, unveiled during Sunak's visit to Poland, comes after months of pressure from Conservative MPs and defence officials to boost military spending in response to the growing threat from Russia and other authoritarian states. 
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase its defence spending to 2.5% of national output by the end of the decade, in a move described as the "biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation." The commitment, unveiled during Sunak's visit to Poland, comes after months of pressure from Conservative MPs and defence officials to boost military spending in response to the growing threat from Russia and other authoritarian states. -
UK Accuses China of 'Malign' Cyberattacks on Electoral Commission and MPs, Prompting Calls for Tougher Stance
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing mounting pressure to take a tougher stance against China after the country was accused of being behind a series of "malign" cyberattacks targeting the UK's Electoral Commission and dozens of MPs and peers. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing mounting pressure to take a tougher stance against China after the country was accused of being behind a series of "malign" cyberattacks targeting the UK's Electoral Commission and dozens of MPs and peers. -
UK PM Sunak's Gender Identity Comments Spark Outrage Amid Advocacy by Grieving Parent in Parliament
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's remarks on gender identity ignited a firestorm of controversy, especially given the poignant timing of the presence of Esther Ghey, the mother of the tragically murdered transgender teen, Brianna Ghey. 
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's remarks on gender identity ignited a firestorm of controversy, especially given the poignant timing of the presence of Esther Ghey, the mother of the tragically murdered transgender teen, Brianna Ghey. -
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Address at G20: A Stand for Global Unity and Diplomacy
In a recent address to the House of Commons, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shared insights from his participation in the G20 Summit held in Delhi, India. The Prime Minister's comprehensive statement touched upon a myriad of global issues, ranging from the pressing need for diplomatic pressure on Russia to the challenges of climate change and the importance of international partnerships. 
In a recent address to the House of Commons, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shared insights from his participation in the G20 Summit held in Delhi, India. The Prime Minister's comprehensive statement touched upon a myriad of global issues, ranging from the pressing need for diplomatic pressure on Russia to the challenges of climate change and the importance of international partnerships. -
Sunak Under Scrutiny: Wife's Stake in Childcare Firm Probe Expands
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continues to face challenges as an investigation regarding his wife's shares in a childcare company broadens. Initially, the inquiry was focused on whether Sunak failed to report his wife, Akshata Murty's, shares in Koru Kids, a childcare agency that could potentially benefit from new government policies announced in the March budget. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continues to face challenges as an investigation regarding his wife's shares in a childcare company broadens. Initially, the inquiry was focused on whether Sunak failed to report his wife, Akshata Murty's, shares in Koru Kids, a childcare agency that could potentially benefit from new government policies announced in the March budget. -
Ukraine's Zelensky Makes Surprise U.K. Visit As He Continues Mission To Gather More Military Aid
President Zelensky touched down in Britain at a time when Kyiv is urging the West to send more weapons and military support to counter Russian advances 
President Zelensky touched down in Britain at a time when Kyiv is urging the West to send more weapons and military support to counter Russian advances -
President Joe Biden, Incoming British PM To Cooperate Efforts Against China: White House
President Joe Biden and new British PM Rishi Sunak will cooperate to help Ukraine and stand up to China. President Joe Biden and new British PM Rishi Sunak will cooperate to help Ukraine and stand up to China. -
Tax Hikes Face British Taxpayers As COVID-19 Bill Comes Due
The physical suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be followed by financial pain as the British government will likely raise taxes starting 2022. 
The physical suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be followed by financial pain as the British government will likely raise taxes starting 2022. -
U.K. Ends 'Tampon Tax' On Menstrual Products
The United Kingdom no longer considers menstrual products as luxury items and has abolished the hated tampon tax on these necessities. The United Kingdom no longer considers menstrual products as luxury items and has abolished the hated tampon tax on these necessities. -
UK March GDP Shrinks by Record 5.8%
Beset by the crippling economic slowdown induced by COVID-19, the UK is reporting historically bad GDP numbers for the first quarter. 
Beset by the crippling economic slowdown induced by COVID-19, the UK is reporting historically bad GDP numbers for the first quarter.
