Israeli air strikes on Yemen airport ‘were metres from WHO chief’ Politics A new round of alleged Israeli air strikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports while the World Health Organisation’s director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight. “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few metres from where we were — [...]
Braemar: Shipbroker meets expectations despite choppy geopolitical backdrop Transport and infrastructure Shipbroker Braemar has traded in line with expectations and “remains confident” of the outlook for the rest of the financial year, it said in an update to investors. The London-listed firm, one of the largest shipbrokers in the UK, said it had “continued to trade well” in since the start of April, when its reporting [...]
Sunak: Britain launched fresh Houthi airstrikes last night – and would ‘not hesitate’ to do it again UK Politics Rishi Sunak's announcement comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched attacks on ships in the red sea in a bid to disrupt international shipping.
British business feeling the impact of Red Sea disruption as strikes against the Houthis continue February 26, 2024 Research from the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) showed that 55 per cent of UK exporters have been impacted by disruption of shipping to the Red Sea.