Fall of Afghanistan: Britain must learn to make itself independent from the US on foreign policy decisions August 18, 2021 It will be a sight etched into the public imagination forever: a US Air Force transport aircraft taking off with scores of Afghans clinging to the wheels. Some reached a significant altitude before falling off, presumably to their deaths, as the aircraft soared into the air. So ended the Allied intervention in Afghanistan, with the [...]
From Covid deaths to Usain Bolt: statistics are never black and white August 18, 2021 Who is the greatest 100 metre male runner of all time? The answer seems obvious, even if you lack sporting common knowledge, it is only a quick Google search away. Usain Bolt’s time of 9.58 seconds is unchallenged. Both Tyson Gaye and Yohan Blake are quite away behind with records of 9.69. This year’s Olympic [...]
Fall of Afghanistan: Britain must learn to make itself independent from the US on foreign policy decisions – CityAM : CityAM August 18, 2021 It will be a sight etched into the public imagination forever: a US Air Force transport aircraft taking off with scores of Afghans clinging to the wheels. Some reached a significant altitude before falling off, presumably to their deaths, as the aircraft soared into the air. So ended the Allied intervention in Afghanistan, with the [...]
Just Eat and Carnival reported to FCA over lack of climate risk reporting August 18, 2021 Takeaway giant Just Eat and cruise liner Carnival have been reported to the UK’s financial watchdog over failing to report climate change risk to their investors. Since the beginning of this year, the UK’s listed commercial firms have had to disclose their climate-related risks to investors, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) legal requirements. [...]
Sudden rise of Solana takes crypto markets by surprise August 17, 2021 Solana’s relentless upward drive showed little sign of easing today as the altcoin improved on yesterday’s all-time high to nudge close to $75.
Queen faces Covid scare at Balmoral as staff member tests positive August 17, 2021 The Queen is carrying on her summer holiday at Balmoral although a staff member at the Scottish estate tested positive for coronavirus this weekend. Her Majesty, 95 and double-vaccinated, will remain at her private castle in Aberdeenshire as planned. The Covid-infected employee was sent home on Saturday after taking a PCR test, reported The Sun. [...]
Exclusive: UK eyes quick ‘interim’ trade deal with India as negotiations set to start this year August 17, 2021 The UK government is looking at wrapping up a quick “interim” trade deal with India, which could see tariffs slashed on products like Scotch whisky before a full agreement is in place. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is looking to start formal negotiations with India before the end of this year, after an initial [...]
Electra Private Equity to rename as Unbound in hospitality demerger August 17, 2021 Electra Private Equity has reiterated its plans for a spin off of its hospitality brands and will rename the company Unbound Group. Restaurant brands TGI Friday and 63rd+1st will be split away under a new company named Hostmore, with shares given to Electra shareholders. The private-equity investment trust will be left with one remaining business, [...]
Boris Johnson urges Pakistan to not unilaterally recognise Taliban in Afghanistan August 17, 2021 Boris Johnson has urged Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to not recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan’s new government without wider agreement from the international community. Number 10 said Johnson reiterated in his phone call to Khan today that “the legitimacy of any future Taliban government will be subject to them upholding internationally agreed standards on [...]
Taliban say peace in Kabul ‘top priority’ at first press conference August 17, 2021 The Taliban have said security and peace in Kabul is their “top priority” as they hosted their first press conference since gaining control of Afghanistan. “We don’t want fighting in Afghanistan and we don’t want our nation to see the consequences of fighting,” the group’s spokesman Zabiullah Mujahed told journalists in Kabul. The militants said [...]
