British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty, made an introductory speech portraying him as a man of conviction at the Conservative Party conference. However, it remains to be seen if voters will reward her husband for her effort. The last time a prime minister brought his wife in as reinforcement, Labour's Gordon Brown lost the election that followed [6844cbe0].
In addition to her public appearance, it has been revealed that Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak have a combined net worth of GBP 651 million (HKD 6.5 billion), placing them 245th on the Sunday Times Rich List 2024. Their wealth has increased by GBP 122 million (HKD 1.2 billion) in the past year. Sunak, 44, is the first British Asian Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party. Murty, also 44, is the daughter of Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayan Murthy. She has a stake of around 1.05% in Infosys, which contributes to her individual net worth of around GBP 590 million (HKD 5.8 billion). The couple owns four properties worth a total of GBP 15 million (HKD 150 million), including a heritage mansion in North Yorkshire and a penthouse in Santa Monica, California [eeab721d] [6844cbe0].
The hype over the four-day work week has started to unravel, with some employers having second thoughts due to increased stress and decreased efficiency. This raises questions about the feasibility and effectiveness of implementing such a policy [6844cbe0].
In addition, the way tea is consumed in Britain has changed, with most people not allowing tea bags to brew for the recommended time. This shift in tea-drinking habits reflects evolving preferences and habits among the British population [6844cbe0].