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Just a few days after Sunak's newly assumed role marks a number of firsts. Heis the first prime minister of color, the first of South Asian descent, and the first of the Hindu faith. Here's what else to know about Sunak, from his political views and previous wealth to his age and height. More on Sunak's election: A 'profound economic crisis': Who is Rishi Sunak? Rishi Sunak is the prime minister of the United Kingdom. He was selected by fellow members of Britain's Conservative Party after the previous prime minister, Liz Truss resigned. Sunak previously served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer (finance minister) under Boris Johnson andspent many years prior in the banking sector, working forGoldman Sachs and managing a hedge fund.He attendedOxford University and Winchester College,before traveling to the U.S. to get his MBA at Stanford. Sunaknotably resigningas finance minister this past Julyover what he deemed"fundamentally different" ideas about how to approach the economic crises at hand.His election as prime minister represents a triumphant return to Bristish politics. What is Rishi Sunak's net worth? Sunak and his family boast significant independent wealth. Heand his wife have a combined estimated net worth of$1 billion, He is married toAkshata Murty, a tech heiress whose father,Narayana Murthy, foundedInfosys, an Indian tech firm. Does Rishi Sunak have kids? Yes. Sunak and Murty share What religion is Rishi Sunak? Sunak is of the Hindu faith, the first practicing m...

London —Rishi Sunak will be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, following current premier "I pledge that I will service you with integrity and humility," Sunak said, at the headquarters of Britain's Conservative Party on Monday. "It is the greatest privilege of my life to be able to serve the party I love and give back to the country I owe so much to." Sunak, who used to work in finance, is — alongside his wife, tech heiress Akshata Murty — one of the wealthiest people in the U.K. He served as treasury secretary under Boris Johnson, and many Conservative members of parliament — and many Brits in general — will be hoping that his economic credentials can help to stabilize a falling pound and skyrocketing inflation and interest rates. Britain's then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak attends a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, London, May 24, 2022. Daniel Leal/AP He was a vocal critic of the tax-cut-focused economic plan put in place under Truss just a few weeks ago, which sent shockwaves through international markets and eroded investors' confidence in the U.K. Despite virtually all of that plan being scrapped shortly after it was announced, global confidence in Britain's economic stability has yet to recover. On Monday, Sunak was able to secure the backing of over 100 of his fellow Conservative Party lawmakers, qualifying him as a candidate in the party's leadership contest that was triggered when Liz Truss announced her resignation. His main competitor...

LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) - Boris Johnson awarded his political aides and allies with some of Britain's highest honours to mark his resignation as prime minister, including some who attended parties in government buildings during COVID-19 lockdowns. Johnson's list, long delayed following his resignation last year, renewed criticism of the system under which outgoing prime ministers can nominate people for lifetime seats in Britain's upper house of parliament, as well as knighthoods and other awards, when they leave office. Martin Reynolds, a senior civil servant and Johnson's former principal private secretary, was given an Order of the Bath award for public service. In May 2020, when Britain had lockdown measures, Reynolds had invited people to the Downing Street garden suggesting they "bring your own booze". He later boasted to colleagues on social media that staff appeared to have "got away" with the drinks event. Johnson gave a peerage to his former chief of staff, Dan Rosenfield, and a Commander of the Order of the British Empire honour to Jack Doyle, his former director of communications, two of his key aides when parties were held in Downing Street during lockdowns. Labour Party deputy leader Angela Rayner called Johnson's honours list a "sickening insult". A Conservative member of parliament, who asked not to be named, said the list was "deeply embarrassing" and showed Johnson's lack of remorse. The former prime minister also approved honours for Conservative party ...