Government refuses to disclose eight ‘Golden visa’ oligarchs in UK April 11, 2022 The government has refused to name eight sanctioned oligarchs who bought so-called ‘golden visas’ to live in the UK, under a now scrapped scheme. Priti Patel has been urged to reveal the identities of the individuals and publish a report on the programme, which was shelved in February as Russia invaded Ukraine. The ‘tier one [...]
Ali Harbi Ali found guilty of murdering Sir David Amess April 11, 2022 A 26-year-old man labelled a "fanatical terrorist" has been found guilty of murdering the MP Sir David Amess.
EU Commission adds 21 Russian airlines to banned list April 11, 2022 The European Commission announced today it has added a further 21 Russian airlines to the list of carriers prevented from operating in the bloc. According to the body, the carriers do not meet international safety standards as they are operating domestically without the valid documentation. “The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has allowed Russian airlines [...]
BBC knocks £2m off salary bill following big name departures April 11, 2022 Following the exodus of some of its top star, the BBC has reportedly managed to save £2m from its salary bill.
London lawyers expect boom in legal disputes on the back of Brexit and Covid-19 April 11, 2022 London litigators are readying themselves for a new wave of litigation lawsuits on the back of Brexit and Covid-19. In a survey carried out by the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA), 84 per cent of lawyers polled said they expect a surge in the number of Covid related contractual disputes. Another 70 per cent of [...]
EU regulators set to whack Apple Music with another antitrust charge April 11, 2022 European regulators are set to whack Apple Music with an additional anti-trust charge following Spotify's complaints about the tech giant distorting competition in the market.
Audi RS3 Sportback review: the scorching 400hp hot hatch April 11, 2022 Tim Pitt drives the Audi RS3 Sportback hot hatch – and reflects on its Quattro rally-car roots. How does it compare to the Mercedes-AMG A45 S?
City watchdog will not oppose Amigo rescue plans in boost for firm’s survival April 11, 2022 The City watchdog has announced it will not oppose new rescue plans for beleaguered sub-prime lender Amigo Loans, after it blocked a proposed compensation scheme for customers last year.
Make like a Bridgerton and book 18th century period property Keythorpe Hall – with its own staff April 11, 2022 Whether you’re a fan of Regency-era period drama Bridgerton or can’t stand the sight of it, retreating to a stately pile in the English countryside has always been a pleasant experience, especially for Londoners. Even though restrictions have lifted for foreign travel I still love nothing more than a simple drive out of the capital [...]
Russian invasion to nearly halve size of Ukraine economy April 11, 2022 Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine is set to deal the country a seismic economic shock alongside triggering a humanitarian crisis, reveals official forecasts published today. The Ukrainian economy will shrink to nearly half the size it was last year as a result of the Kremlin’s war, with GDP dropping just over 45 per cent, according [...]
