EU reaffirms ‘unwavering’ commitment to Ukraine – amid suggestions of ailing support October 2, 2023 Some of Europe’s top diplomats are gathered in Kyiv in a display of support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion as signs emerge of political strain in Europe and the United States over the war. European Union foreign ministers converged on the Ukrainian capital for an unannounced informal meeting that officials said would review the [...]
UK down to last coal plant as households are urged to save energy this winter October 2, 2023 Just one coal fired power plant remains operating in the UK energy market ahead of winter, with ESO telling customers to save energy.
Ethereum Futures ETFs near launch, and JPMorgan’s UK subsidiary bars crypto payments October 2, 2023 Data from CryptoCompare shows that the price of the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) went up steadily throughout the week.
UK small nuclear competition: Rolls Royce in, Bill Gates snubbed October 2, 2023 Bill Gates' nuclear reactor design company Terrapower has not been shortlisted for the next round of the government's SMR competition.
Oil markets confirm massive quarterly gains as OPEC+ sustain hefty supply cuts October 1, 2023 Oil markets have consolidated massive rallies over the third quarter of this year, powered by hefty output cuts from OPEC and its allies.
UBS says not aware of Department of Justice probe into sanctions-related compliance failures September 30, 2023 UBS said on Saturday it was not aware of a probe by the U.S. Department of Justice into alleged sanctions-related compliance failures, after a media report earlier this week.
Putin orders former Wagner figure to command volunteer units in Ukraine September 29, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine. The move signals the Kremlin’s intention to keep using the mercenaries after the death of their chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin. In remarks released by the Kremlin, Mr Putin told Andrei Troshev [...]
Russian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at next year’s Paris Paralympics September 29, 2023 Russian athletes will be able to compete as neutrals at next year’s Paralympic Games in Paris despite the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. International Paralympic Committee member nations voted against a full suspension of the Russian committee at the organisation’s General Assembly in Bahrain, but a motion to partially suspend was passed on Friday afternoon. [...]
Will Rosebank improve the UK’s energy security? September 28, 2023 Regulators yesterday gave the green light to start drilling at the largest untapped fossil fuel field in the North Sea - but will it boost the UK's energy security?
Rocket man: Kim Jong Un amends North Korea constitution in nukes production push September 28, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has amended his nation’s constitution to include his policy to expand the country’s military nuclear program. State media said on Thursday that Mr Kim, infamously dubbed ‘little rocket man’ by former President Donald Trump, has called for an exponential increase in the production of nuclear weapons. The Korean Central [...]