UK politics
After legal setback, Scotland to seek ‘de facto referendum’ on independence from UK
Scotland needs go-ahead from Westminster to hold another vote on independence, ending hopes of a referendum next October.
- by Rob Harris
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Fury as 225,000 British expats in Australia to miss double-digit pension lift
Representatives from the British Pensions in Australia group will arrive in London on Monday to lobby the British government to end an “injustice”.
- by Rob Harris
He was asked to fly a banner over the Australian bush – and flew into a UK political storm
Local pilot Gary Biggs was unaware of the contestant who was being targeted on the Australian set of Britain’s I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!
- by Jackson Graham
London’s Big Ben rings in a new era
Since the Great Clock fell quiet in 2017 for an ambitious – and incredibly expensive – restoration, it’s been a turbulent time for Britons.
- by Rob Harris
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Senior member of Rishi Sunak’s cabinet resigns amid bullying allegations
Many observers were surprised when Sunak named Williamson to a position in his government because he was twice forced out of previous Cabinet posts.
- by Danica Kirka
UK PM Rishi Sunak stands by minister accused of bullying texts sent in ‘heat of the moment’
Gavin Williamson reportedly used expletive-ridden language in messages after he wasn’t invited to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
- by Elizabeth Piper
An ex-UK cabinet minister will be on a reality-TV show in Australia. Some Tories aren’t happy
Matt Hancock has been suspended over his agreement to appear on I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!
- by Latika Bourke
Opinion
Rishi Sunak
Only a matter of time before Australia has its own Rishi Sunak
The experience in the United Kingdom makes clear that a thriving multiracial and multifaith democracy is possible without quotas.
- by Roshena Campbell
Opinion
Rishi Sunak
The Westminster sitcom has a new male lead. Pass the popcorn
For months now, my homeland has doubled as a content-providing streaming service, with a round-the-clock feed of genre-busting programming.
- by Nick Bryant
Sunak is Britain’s first Asian prime minister, but this diversity success was no accident
Images captured inside No. 10 this Diwali told a story Britons have never heard before: the prime minister, hands together in prayer, a garland of roses around his neck.
- by Latika Bourke
A note from London: Wicked problems await the UK’s new prime minister
Britain briefly celebrated the success of Rishi Sunak, its first prime minister of Asian heritage, but must now face up to its dire economic circumstances.
- by Latika Bourke