Merkel defends blocking Ukraine’s Nato bid as Zelensky criticises her ‘policy of concession’ to Moscow April 5, 2022 Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended her decision to block Ukraine’s Nato application, as President Zelensky criticised her “policy of concession” towards Moscow. The former leader was called out by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who also took aim at France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy, after mass graves and hundreds of unarmed civilians were found in [...]
Supermarket till sales down four per cent last month as online shopping and cost of living hit hard April 5, 2022 Supermarket till sales continue to feel the impact of online buying brought about by the pandemic, with a four per cent fall last month. A new study indicates that online sales also fell almost 20 per cent from last year, as the cost of living crisis continues to change consumer habits. The report by NielsenIQ [...]
Zelensky says Bucha massacre is a ‘genocide’ as US moves to kick Russia off UN human rights body April 4, 2022 Ukraine’s president has called on the world to recognise Russia’s massacre in Bucha as a ‘genocide’. While visiting the city, just outside of Kyiv, President Zelenksy appeared in a bullet-proof vest and spoke about the alleged mass murder of civilians, revealed through gruesome images and videos shared online today. He said according to the Times: [...]
Exxon records record quarterly profits of $9.3bn April 4, 2022 Oil giant Exxon had record quarterly profits of almost $9.5bn, with Russia’s war in Ukraine ramping up production and the price of oil. America’s largest oil firm cashed in as the conflict pushed up oil to $114 per barrel, a seven-year high, and a 45 per cent increase from the previous quarter. Its record profits [...]
Market for nuclear weapons could near £100bn by 2030, fuelled by war in Ukraine April 4, 2022 The market for nuclear weapons could near £100bn in the next 10 years, as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to push up military spending. The reported 72 per cent increase from 2020 levels would be a major spike from the estimated value of $73b (£55bn), two years ago. The Kremlin’s sabre-rattling, including putting its nuclear-ready [...]
Macron accused of ‘negotiating with Hitler’ by Poland’s PM after talks with Putin April 4, 2022 French President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of “negotiating with Hitler” by Poland, after holding a series of 17 talks with Vladimir Putin since December last year. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki hit out at the French leader for engaging with the Kremlin amid international efforts to isolate Moscow while it wages war in Ukraine. [...]
Price of milk may increase by up to 50 per cent, as worried UK and EU industry leaders gather in Brussels April 4, 2022 The price of a pint of milk may jump by 50 per cent, as industry leaders held crisis talks. A perfect storm of supply chain pressures and rising costs for farmers has led to fears that the price of milk might soar to the highest for years. According to The Telegraph, four pints will jump [...]
Watch Zelensky tell Grammy Awards: ‘Our musicians wear body armour instead of tuxedos’ April 4, 2022 Ukraine’s president rallied for support at the prestigious Grammy Awards, telling guests to support his people “in any way you can” but “not silence”. The embattled leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, appeared in a pre-recorded message to the glittering music ceremony on Sunday night, as news of civilian casualties, and mass graves, was reported in the country. [...]
Businesses fear losing staff over lack of hybrid working options April 1, 2022 The pandemic has shifted working patterns towards a hybrid office-home balance, with many employers now worried about losing staff without offering both options. With almost 20 per cent of firms now expecting workers back in the office full-time, according to a new report by Poly, many are considering options that offer more flexibility. The report [...]
Government urged to launch public inquiry into P&O scandal April 1, 2022 The government has been urged to launch a public inquiry into the P&O scandal, during which almost 800 workers were made redundant. The Liberal Democrats have written to the cabinet secretary Simon Case calling for immediate action so “families can get the answers they deserve”, after hundreds of people lost their jobs and were plunged [...]
