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The Sunaks will be moving into No. 10 very soon (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak has become the UK’s new Prime Minister following Liz Truss’ resignation after 44 days in the job.

The former Chancellor went from being the heavy favourite to winning the contest after Penny Mordaunt failed to win the backing of 100 Tory MPs.

Now he has proved victorious, he’ll be heading to Number 10 with his family in the very near future – but just who would be moving in with him?

Here’s everything you need to know about Mr Sunak’s family life.

Who is Rishi Sunak’s wife?

Mr Sunak’s wife is Akshata Murthy, whom he met when he was at Stanford University, where he studied for an MBA.

Ms Murthy used to work in finance and marketing – but later turned to fashion design and runs her own label, Akshata Designs.