As we cosy up to Qatar, the West must face the moral maze of the Middle East April 4, 2022 Last month I wrote about the prospect of Dubai challenging London’s place as a great global financial centre. But Britain’s delicate dance with the Middle East does not end there. The emerging relationship between Europe and the United States on the one hand and the oil-rich emirate of Qatar on the other poses a multitude [...]
Ollie Phillips: Sale Sharks top the league for 2022/23 signings so far April 1, 2022 This season of Premiership rugby is so exciting and engaging to watch, but some of the planned transfers mean I already cannot wait for next year. After Sale Sharks confirmed the signing of Tom O’Flaherty from Exeter Chiefs, it made me think just what the north west club could achieve in 2022-23. The signature of [...]
Germany assured it will not have to pay for gas in roubles March 31, 2022 Germany will still to pay for Russian gas in euros or dollars, confirmed its government yesterday, despite Putin's push for rouble payments.
Oil prices recover as Russia demands rouble requirements for gas payments March 30, 2022 Oil prices have rebounded nearly four per cent on both major benchmarks, as the economic conflict between the West and the Kremlin escalated.
How England Women came back from brink to bag Cricket World Cup semi March 30, 2022 Less than three weeks ago England, the reigning Women’s Cricket World Cup champions, looked to be down and out after losing their third consecutive group match to South Africa in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. In the early hours of Thursday morning, however, Heather Knight’s team have a shot at redemption against the Proteas as their [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile? March 29, 2022 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. Dominvs Group London-based real estate developer Dominvs Group has appointed the former CEO of Travis Perkins Properties (TPP) as a senior advisor. Martin Meech steps onto the board with more than four decades of property experience, spanning M&A, strategic development, finance structuring, and [...]
Sadiq Khan pumps £10m into rebuilding London as international tourist hub March 29, 2022 London's mayor Sadiq Khan has redoubled his commitment to boost tourism in the capital as new data has revealed the number of West End visitors is still lagging 16 per cent below pre-pandemic levels.
US reaches deal with EU to boost LNG supplies March 24, 2022 The US is expected to supply the EU with 15bn cubic metres of liquefied natural gas by the end of the year to reduce dependence on Russia.
Boris Johnson calls for wind and nuclear ramp up ahead of energy strategy announcement March 24, 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed the UK's new energy strategy will expand domestic nuclear and offshore wind capacity.
Ed Warner: Does it really matter if Chelsea buyers are true Blues fans? March 24, 2022 Who are the wannabe owners of Chelsea trying to impress when they flaunt their fandom? Investment bank the Raine Group is only likely to give a jot when someone first stood in the Shed, or how long they’ve sat in the same seat in the Matthew Harding Stand, if this matters to HM Treasury. If [...]