President Zelenskiy: Up to 3,000 Ukrainian troops killed in war with Russia so far April 16, 2022 The Ukrainian president has said some 2,500 to 3,000 troops have been killed in the conflict with Russia, after seven weeks of war. There was no count of civilian casualties, president Volodymyr Zelenskiy told US broadcaster CNN. Some 10,000 soldiers had been injured. Zelenskiy said between 19,000 to 20,000 Russian soldiers had been killed in [...]
Priti Patel faces Home Office walk-outs as migrants could be sent to Rwanda within ‘weeks’ April 16, 2022 The home secretary could have to battle walk-outs and transfer requests after criticism of a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. In a bid to tackle Channel crossings, Priti Patel is heading an agreement with Rwanda that would send asylum seekers to the African nation. However, the Telegraph newspaper has reported mass discontent among [...]
Bank Holiday shopping: High streets anticipate Easter weekend footfall boost April 16, 2022 High streets are set to receive a footfall boost over the Easter weekend as shoppers make the most of good weather. Retail insight firm Springboard has forecast footfall will rise 6.2 per cent week on week, across all retail destinations. A spike on Saturday will see footfall lifted some 13.3 per cent, from the week [...]
Twitter takes ‘poison pill’ as board battles to thwart Musk takeover April 16, 2022 Twitter has adopted a ‘poison pill’ tactic in order to obstruct Elon Musk’s plans to take over the social media company. Twitter’s board unanimously approved a limited-duration shareholder rights plan on Friday. The so-called ‘poison pill’ would allow existing shareholders to buy stocks at a substantial discount to dilute the holdings of new investors. In [...]
UK has enough gas to meet demand this summer reveals National Grid April 16, 2022 The UK will have enough gas to meet demand this summer and could ship more supplies to Europe. revealed National Grid.
Russia claims missile factory strike after Ukraine sinks flagship vessel April 15, 2022 The Russian government has said it struck a missile plant in Kyiv, as the Kremlin ramps up conflict following the sinking of Moskva.
Oil prices rebound amid looming prospect of EU sanctions April 15, 2022 Oil prices have surged amid reports the European Union could finally phase in a ban on Russian oil imports.
Ricketts family withdraws Chelsea bid and pulls out of takeover race April 15, 2022 The Ricketts Family Investment Group has announced it will not submit a final bid for Chelsea Football Club.
Covid-19 cases fall as NHS continues to struggle April 15, 2022 The number of people infected with Covid-19 across the UK dropped ten per cent last week, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Premier League strugglers Burnley sack Sean Dyche ahead of relegation run-in April 15, 2022 Burnley Football Club (Burnley) have sacked long-serving manager Sean Dyche, with only eight Premier League games left this season.
