Mystery surrounds Roman Abramovich poisoning in Kyiv but seen as ‘firm warning’ to Chelsea owner as fresh details emerge March 29, 2022 The suspected poisoning of Russian billionaire and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich was not intended to kill him and the two Ukrainian representatives, the lead Russia investigator with investigative news outlet Bellingcat has said. Christo Grozev told Times Radio the “most plausible” explanation for the alleged poisoning was that it was a warning to Abramovich. [...]
‘Cold welcome and no handshakes’: Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet for ceasefire talks in Turkey, attended by Abramovich and Erdogan March 29, 2022 There were “no handshakes” as Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Turkey for ceasefire talks, attended billionaire oligarch Roman Abramovich and president Erdoğan. Delegations for the two countries gathered in Istanbul, with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pictured speaking to the Chelsea owner. A video also appeared online of the Russian businessman, who has alleged [...]
Imran Ahmad Khan goes on trial in London for groping young boy March 29, 2022 A Tory MP is due to go on trial accused of groping a 15-year-old boy. Imran Ahmad Khan, 48, represents Wakefield in West Yorkshire. He denies a single charge of sexual assault against the then teenager in Staffordshire in January 2008. The politician, who has been suspended by the Conservative Party, will stand trial at [...]
Exclusive: Support scheme for SMEs post-Covid has hit just 1 per cent of its target March 29, 2022 Rishi Sunak’s scheme to boost the productivity of British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) post-Covid has hit just one per cent of its target since it was launched last July. The government wants 30,000 businesses to complete the Help To Grow management scheme – which offers subsidised business training – however just 402 SMEs have [...]
Sadiq Khan pumps £10m into rebuilding London as international tourist hub March 29, 2022 London's mayor Sadiq Khan has redoubled his commitment to boost tourism in the capital as new data has revealed the number of West End visitors is still lagging 16 per cent below pre-pandemic levels.
From devoted nun to ruthless killer: Ukraine claims to have captured Bagira, Russia’s most feared and admired sniper March 29, 2022 Ukraine claims to have captured Russia’s most famous female fighter after she was wounded and left behind by her unit, according to various reports in Serbia and Eastern Europe. Danijela Lazović, better known as Bagira or Irina Starikova, a household name in Russia, was reportedly captured by Ukrainian forces after she was unable to flee, [...]
Twenty penalties for Number 10’s ‘partygate’ set to be dished out March 28, 2022 Twenty fines are set to be issued to twenty people following police investigations into the infamous ‘partygate’ at Downing Street and Whitehall during lockdown.
Fears crypto is used to avoid sanctions ‘misplaced,’ says Hancock March 28, 2022 Matt Hancock has swooped to the defence of crypto amid concerns digital assets are allowing Russians to circumvent sanctions.
Roman Abramovich ‘poisoned’ during Russia-Ukraine peace talks March 28, 2022 Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly suffered the symptoms of poisoning when he attended peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
No we will not pay for Russian energy in roubles, say united G7 as leading economies reject Putin demand March 28, 2022 Germany’s energy minister disclosed today that G7 countries have agreed not to give in to Moscow’s demand to pay for energy imports from Russia in roubles. Robert Habeck told reporters that “all G-7 ministers agreed completely that this (would be) a one-sided and clear breach of the existing contracts.” Habeck said that “payment in rouble [...]