Cheap Chinese tires blamed for Russian convoy unable to reach Kyiv March 6, 2022 Cheap Chinese tires have been blamed for a Russian convoy of armoured vehicles being unable to reach Kyiv.
Lord Barker under pressure to cut ties with EN+ Group despite restructuring plans March 6, 2022 Lord Barker is facing increasing pressure from politicians to cut links with En+ Group following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
BNP Paribas warns employees against Ukraine comments on social media March 6, 2022 Employees at BNP Paribas have been warned against commenting on the Ukraine crisis, as Western nations continue to ramp up sanctions on Russia. According to reports from the Sunday Telegraph, bankers have been told to caveat social media posts, with the firm suggesting that they need to flag the fact that their words represent their [...]
Europe will struggle to cut Russia out of energy plans warn experts March 6, 2022 Europe will find it hard to reduce its reliance on Russian gas, and the continent remains vulnerable to skyrocketing prices, warns experts.
Sadiq Khan: Sell Russian oligarchs’ property and luxury goods to fund Ukraine aid March 6, 2022 The Mayor of London has urged ministers to immediately seize the assets of Russian oligarchs and sell them to fund support to Ukraine. Sadiq Khan has said property and possessions belonging to Putin allies should be seized before these Russians can have a ‘fire sale’ to dodge sanctions. The Mayor has called for possessions such [...]
Lord Frost calls for increased defence spending in wake of Ukraine invasion March 6, 2022 The UK must boost its defence spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to former cabinet minister Lord David Frost. Frost last night said “we are going to have to spend more on defence and that will mean tough choices … we need to reform and liberalise so that investment keeps coming”. [...]
Week ahead: Fears over Russia-Ukraine escalation to loom over City March 6, 2022 An intensification in the Russia-Ukraine war will drive investors’ moves this week in the City. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index had a torrid time last week, losing nearly seven per cent of its value, its worst week since March 2020 when the UK was plunged into lockdown. Traders were spooked by the potential economic [...]
Hallelujah: Hipgnosis buys all Leonard Cohen’s hits March 6, 2022 Hipgnosis continues its domination of the music publishing space, snapping up the entire music catalogue of the late music icon Leonard Cohen.
Ukraine: Raab plays down threats of Putin using nuclear weapons March 6, 2022 Dominic Raab has played down the chances of Vladimir Putin using nuclear weapons as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, with the Russian President’s threats labelled as “rhetoric and brinkmanship”. The deputy Prime Minister said Putin has a “track record of misinformation and propaganda” in the wake of the Kremlin’s decision last week to [...]
Protestors flock to Trafalgar Square in support of Ukrainians March 5, 2022 Demonstrators have gathered in their hundreds in London’s Trafalgar Square today, to show solidarity with Ukrainians and protest against Russian president Vladimir Putin’s regime. The #StandWithUkraine protest comes amid a failed ceasefire, in which Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt artillery fire to allow for safe civilian passage in two areas of Ukraine, which failed [...]
