UK's Rishi Sunak delays plan to plug Britain's budget black hole

His team gave the same answer on other potentially costly spending decisions on foreign aid, defence and welfare payments.

27 October 2022

UK PM Sunak discussed alliance, with heads of Qatar and Turkey

The prime minister offered his condolences for the recent terrorist attacks in Turkey in his call with President Erdogan.

3 December 2022

Sunak to raise Britain's minimum wage -The Times

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt and Sunak will accept an official recommendation to increase the living wage.

15 November 2022

MDP to attend UK Conservative Party conference

The Conservative Party has assisted in the formation of MDP in the early 2000s and in the formulation of the party's policies.

1 October 2022

Race to be next UK PM begins as momentum grows behind Boris

The next leader will inherit an economy bound for recession, with rising interest rates and inflation over 10% leaving millions facing a cost-of-living squeeze.

22 October 2022

Maldives declares 3 days of national mourning over Queen's death

Maldivian flag will be flown at half mast during the three days of national mourning.

9 September 2022

President hails Elizabeth as 'shining example of public service'

President Solih said it was with great sorrow that he learnt of the passing of Elizabeth.

8 September 2022

Maldives president welcomes new British PM Truss

This is the fourth Conservative premier to be seen in six years.

6 September 2022