Upon his arrival in Tel Aviv for a two-day tour of the Middle East, Rishi Sunak conveyed the UK's solidarity with Israel and emphasized the need to prevent the further escalation of violence. During his visit, the prime minister will engage in discussions with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, and President Isaac Herzog. This trip, commencing on Thursday, October 19, is anticipated to include visits to other regional capitals. After touching down, PM Sunak addressed the situation, saying, "You have endured an indescribable, dreadful act of terrorism, and I want you to understand that the United Kingdom and I stand beside you."
Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the UK, is launching a charm offensive with business leaders to galvanize his growth agenda and counter the Labour Party’s growing success in wooing corporate Britain. Sunak is aiming to reset the relations between business and the Conservative government following economic upheaval and acrimony during the regimes of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. This initiative is aimed at strengthening links with senior business leaders and embedding practical business insights into policymaking. To further boost his engagement with the business community, Sunak has introduced Franck Petitgas, a former Morgan Stanley executive, as his new business and investment advisor. Sunak’s cabinet, including Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Business Secretary Kemi Badeno