Rishi Sunak is a former investment banker and hedge fund manager turned politician. He was appointed as prime minister of the United Kingdom by his peers in October 2022 after several years of ...

Former finance minister Rishi Sunak will be the United Kingdom’s next prime minister after seeing off his lone remaining rival in the fast-tracked race to become Conservative party leader on Monday.

Rishi Sunak will gather with members of his governing Conservative Party on Sunday for what is likely to be their final party conference before the UK’s next general election, which Sunak is ...

Rishi Sunak should be celebrating after a week of successes. But despite good economic news, the allies of the British prime minister say they’ve been reminded that his castle is built on sand.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London. Analysts and diplomats say he has begun to chart a realistic role for Britain in the global arena for the first time since Brexit. Peter Nicholls/Reuters ...

Rishi Sunak has taken over as the UK's new prime minister. Here's what to know about his background from political views to wealth and family life.

Mr. Sunak, a former chancellor, was picked by lawmakers because of his economic credentials — and he has managed to win back some market confidence. But the government is still boxed in.