Britain S Rishi Sunak Is Off to A Bad Start
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Rishi Sunak’s greatest liability is his deluded party
Tory MPs and aides need to recognise the rightward lurch that has occurred during his premiershipFinancial Times - Business -
UK has 'robust' approach to China, Sunak insists
The prime minister was defending the government's position a day after his MPs accused Beijing of "malicious" cyber campaigns.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak faces tough by-election after MP Scott Benton quits
Ex-Tory MP resigns after being suspended from Commons last month in wake of a newspaper sting operationFinancial Times - World -
Rishi Sunak doesn’t help his chances amid a dire public realm
Despite voter concerns, PM will pledge to cut spending — moving the Tory platform further away from BritonsFinancial Times - World -
Like Barbie, there are many Rishis. Which is the real Sunak is beyond even his supporters’ grasp | Isabel Hardman
Conservative MPs are being asked to unite behind their leader but first the prime minister has to decide who he wants to be. When Rishi Sunak told his MPs to unite behind him last week, many were left scratching their heads. Both the subject and ...The Guardian - World -
Chinese ‘state-affiliated’ organisations behind cyber-attacks on MPs and Electoral Commission, Dowden says – UK politics live
Deputy PM says international partners, including the US, will also be making statements today about similar Chinese cyber-attacks . Andrew Bowie, the energy minister, said the government should have revived investment in nuclear energy “years ago” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
S&P 500 Surges to Start the Year
The S&P 500, rising 10 percent, set the pace as investors looked forward to interest rate cuts.The New York Times - Top stories -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The S&P 500 Clinches Best Start to Year Since 2019
Resilient corporate profits, enthusiasm around AI and hopes that the Fed will cut rates have given investors plenty of reasons to keep on buying.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The S&P 500 gained 10% in the first quarter, its best start to a year since 2019, as the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations.
The S&P 500 gained 10% in the first quarter, its best start to a year since 2019, as the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iowa vs. Holy Cross score: Caitlin Clark, Hawkeyes shake off slow start to advance in NCAA Women's Tournament
Clark finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and 10 assistsCBS Sports - Sports -
Shirley Henderson: ‘I start off thinking: ‘How will I ever be able to do this?’
The Harry Potter and Bridget Jones star is a dazzlingly versatile performer, with a string of Michael Winterbottom films under her belt, as well as Star Wars, TV’s Happy Valley and an Olivier award. She explains how she keeps on top of it all. It ...The Guardian - World -
Immigration is an election headache for Sunak
British voters hold mixed views but most want better controls rather than sharp cuts in migrant numbersFinancial Times - World -
Britain’s China conundrum
Plus, two more ministers quit in a blow to SunakFinancial Times - World - China -
House Republicans had a bad day
A majority of House Republicans voted against funding the government, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson and more bad news for the GOP.NBC News - Politics - Republican Party -
A Lesson in DEI Failure From Britain
‘Diversity, equity and inclusion’ costs billions and doesn’t work.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Bad Boys 4 Trailer Sees The Duo On The Lam
The setup for Bad Boys: Ride or Die is that Marcus and Mike are... well, set up. The new trailer for the fourth installment in the action series--starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith--shows the pair getting framed after an intense plane ...GameSpot - Tech -
Sunak can scrape some cheer from this by-election
The timing of Scott Benton’s resignation in Blackpool South means that vote can be held on May 2, mitigating the painFinancial Times - World -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Sketchy Politics: can anything save Sunak?
The FT's chief UK political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green look ahead to the local elections, and examine Labour's 'Ming vase' strategyFinancial Times - Business -
Sunak faces criticism as major Tory donor knighted
Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Why "it's not been a great week" for Britain's royal family
Prince William quips about Kate's art skills as an event in honor of Princess Diana fails to bring he and Harry together again.CBS News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
U.S. and Britain Accuse China of Cyberespionage Campaign
The actions on both sides of the Atlantic, which included sanctions, underscored the escalation of cyberconflict between Western allies and Beijing.The New York Times - Business - China -
This Was Village Life in Britain 3,000 Years Ago
The superbly preserved remains of a Bronze Age settlement offer a glimpse of a “colorful, rich, varied” domestic life circa 850 B.C.The New York Times - Science -
‘Living the dream as Britain’s best padel player’
Part tennis, part squash, padel is the fast-growing sport popular with celebrities and sports stars.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Caledonian Road — Andrew O’Hagan’s state-of-Britain novel
The writer’s Dickensian doorstopper of a book features a motley crew of characters in a London riven by privilege, greed and egoFinancial Times - World -
Britain's Labour Party Could Take a Thatcherite Turn
The Conservatives are no longer a supply-side party, but leaders on the left can occasionally surprise you.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Gladiators,’ That ’90s Show, Is Back With Extra Muscle in Britain
A reboot of “Gladiators,” the musclebound 1990s staple, has attracted millions of viewers in Britain. Is appointment television back?The New York Times - World -
Bad Haircut? A Hot Chinese App Is Giving Americans Blunt Advice
Xiaohongshu, a mix of Instagram and Reddit, is a destination for personal-style suggestions.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Ho, ho, horrible: NFL delivering coal with Christmas move
The announcement that the NFL will have a Christmas Day doubleheader is troubling. It's an incremental step. Don't think the league will stop there.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Rui Hachimura is bad luck for Memphis again as Lakers win
Rui Hachimura, who helped oust Memphis from playoffs last season with three-pointers, makes seven in Lakers' win Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Why good news for Japan may be bad news for hedge funds
After three decades of corporate stagnation, there’s fresh momentum — but not everyone is pleasedFinancial Times - Business -
Why the UK’s biscuit tax leaves a bad taste in the mouth
A quandary over whether a flapjack is a cake or a muesli bar reveals an unseriousness at the heart of the UK’s tax systemFinancial Times - World -
Could 'green shoots' of recovery really save Sunak from calamity?
This was the week the core pieces of the general election snapped into place, writes Laura Kuenssberg.BBC News - Top stories -
Sunak’s attempt to boost Tory morale hit after two ministers resign
UK PM forced into mini-reshuffle ahead of three-week break after Robert Halfon and James Heappey quitFinancial Times - Business -
Sunak promises ‘careful’ crackdown in wake of China cyber attacks
PM is facing pressure from hawks in his party to take tough action, while trying not to hurt trade linksFinancial Times - Business - China -
How the Last Dinner Party Became Britain’s Hottest New Band
The Last Dinner Party has rapidly built a following by meticulously planning its theatrical live shows, and ignoring viral fame.The New York Times - Top stories -
How GB News became the pulpit of rightwing politics in Britain
Tory MPs are courting the upstart channel, which has drawn a following among party activists despite probes by the watchdogFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK found to offer worst-value housing of advanced economies
Think-tank says British pay more and get less than people in other economies with similar incomesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
It’s not unpatriotic to tell the whole truth about Britain and the end of slavery | Ella Sinclair
The mooted memorial to the navy’s West Africa Squadron seems to be an attempt to rewrite history in a more favourable light. My fight to honour the Africans buried on St HelenaSt Helena urged to return remains of enslaved people to AfricaUntil ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom