New sanctions unit launched with ‘enhanced powers’ to fine businesses October 10, 2024 The UK government has launched a new unit to crackdown on businesses that are in breach of UK sanctions, in an effort to strengthen Britain's sanctions regime
As Ukraine brings war to Russia, Britain too must be bolder with sanctions August 14, 2024 It’s time for Britain to be bolder with its sanctions against Russia. If done right, they will even enrich Britain’s economy too, writes James Price When I am in need of inspiration, I occasionally turn to Russian state television. Not because it is a useful source of news, or because I believe any of the [...]
Russian oil: UK and European states set to launch plan to target ‘shadow fleets’ July 16, 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to launch a "call to action" to the private sector - including insurers - over the use of shadow fleets carrying Russian oil
Russian gas flooding Europe: New government should “seize the opportunity” to close loopholes in sanctions regime, warns lawyer July 2, 2024 A British business that trades in Russian liquefied natural gas by operating an "unusual ship", has not been breaching the sanctions put in places after the Russian invasion into Ukraine
Election 2024: Dirty money ‘won’t create growth’, Labour candidate warns June 27, 2024 Dirty money is “not going to create growth in this country”, a former anti-corruption campaigner-turned-Labour candidate has said.
Power of sanctions: Russians are abandoning their beloved London courts May 22, 2024 There has been a dramatic drop over the past year of Russian businesses and individuals using London’s Commercial Court