Iron ore miner Ferrexpo to probe charity partner over financial discrepancies February 4, 2019 London-listed iron ore miner Ferrexpo said today it was probing the accounts of a Ukrainian charity that helps run its corporate social responsibility programme. Ferrexpo said the charity, Blooming Land, has sent copies of its bank statements to its auditors Deloitte which had discovered “unexplained discrepancies”. Ferrexpo said it was launching a “comprehensive independent review” [...]
Indivior sells China opioid treatment drug as it looks to focus on its core products February 4, 2019 Drug company Indivior has agreed to sell its rights related to the Sai Bo Song (buprenorphine, naloxone) tablet in China to Zhejiang Pukang Biotechnology for $122.5m (£93.6m). The pharmaceutical company said the sale of the tablet was part of its strategy to focus its resources on its core assets and markets. "The divestiture of the [...]
Ryanair falls to €20m loss as O’Leary signs new five-year contract February 4, 2019 Budget airline Ryanair today said it suffered a €20m (£17.5m) loss in the third quarter of its financial year, blaming weaker ticket prices. The airline also said that longstanding chief executive Michael O’Leary had signed a five-year contract for the role of group chief executive, as the company moves to a new structure. Read more: Ryanair [...]
High-ranking Venezuelan general backs opposition leader as supporters rally in the capital February 2, 2019 A Venezuelan airforce general has publicly declared his support for the self-declared interim president of Venezuela Juan Guaido as thousands of opposition supporters rally in Caracas. In a video circulating on Twitter today, General Francisco Yanez of the air force’s high command, said most of the armed forces already disavowed Maduro, who claims he is [...]
Business secretary Greg Clark says no-deal Brexit would be ‘mistake that we would regret for ever’ February 2, 2019 Business secretary Greg Clark has warned that a no-deal Brexit would be a “mistake that we would regret for ever”. "The prospects of a disorderly Brexit are very severe for every part of the country and I think it’s entirely reasonable for companies who know what they need and the consequences they face, who invest [...]
US ski great Lindsey Vonn announces ’emotionally challenging’ retirement decision after litany of injuries February 2, 2019 US skier Lindsey Vonn has announced her retirement after a series of injuries, saying in a Facebook post “my body is screaming at me to STOP and it’s time for me to listen”. Vonn is one of the greatest female skiers in the history of the sport, winning four world cup overall championships – one [...]
Heathrow hawk stolen in smash-and-grab raid near airport February 2, 2019 A hawk which kept birds away from Heathrow Airport has been stolen. Milo, a six-year old Harris Hawk, was stolen after a gang smashed their way into a van near Heathrow. Owner Layla Bennett, 34, was checking into the Mercure hotel near the airport on Tuesday when the robbery took place. Bennett, who is offering [...]
Putin suspends missile treaty and pledges to build more weapons February 2, 2019 Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that Russia has suspended a cold war era treaty to limit missile building after a similar move by the US. Putin told a meeting with foreign and defence ministers that Russia had suspended the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty which limits land-based missiles with ranges of 310–3,420 miles. Putin [...]
Disruption from snow and ice could continue today with Met Office weather warnings remaining in place February 2, 2019 Disruption from the snowstorm that hit the UK at the end of this week could continue today with a number of Met Office weather warnings still in place. The south of the country is covered by a yellow warning for snow and ice which means some roads and railways are likely to be affected with [...]
Snowpocalypse: What to do if your train or plane is delayed by snow February 1, 2019 The snow sweeping across the UK brings with it an inevitable helping of travel delay as the country’s transport network struggles in the difficult conditions. Consumer rights group Which has put together some advice for travellers of what to do in the event their train or plane is cancelled or delayed. Read more: Snow hits [...]