Watch Zelensky tell Grammy Awards: ‘Our musicians wear body armour instead of tuxedos’ April 4, 2022 Ukraine’s president rallied for support at the prestigious Grammy Awards, telling guests to support his people “in any way you can” but “not silence”. The embattled leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, appeared in a pre-recorded message to the glittering music ceremony on Sunday night, as news of civilian casualties, and mass graves, was reported in the country. [...]
Britain must build a green economy to ‘eliminate Russian fuel from our energy mix once and for all’ April 4, 2022 Britain must build its green economy to “eliminate Russian fuel from our energy mix once and for all”, the International Trade Secretary is to argue today. Speaking during a visit to Norway, Anne-Marie Trevelyan will say the UK must first use its relationships with “reliable energy partners” to “meet our needs, protect our supply chains, [...]
Cameron Norrie: British tennis men’s No1 enters world top 10 for the first time April 4, 2022 British tennis player Cameron Norrie has entered the top 10 of the men’s world rankings after continuing his fine form into 2022. Norrie became British No1 last year after winning the biggest title of his career at Indian Wells and reaching the third round of three of the four Grand Slam events. This year he [...]
FCA and Bank of England launch review into nickel trading suspension by LME April 4, 2022 The LME is under pressure from UK regulators, announcing a review into its suspension of nickel trading last month.
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 [...]
Impact investing has the power to create social change, but we need to measure it April 4, 2022 As our world faces a myriad of environmental, social and geo-political challenges, there can be little doubt that radical changes must be made to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for generations to come. The UN’s latest report on climate change sends a stark warning: we have passed the point of no return. We must [...]
Cost of living squeeze deals financial crisis level blow to Brits’ optimism April 4, 2022 Brits’ optimism is eroding at the fastest pace since the financial crisis amid the tightest cost of living squeeze in a generation, reveals a closely watched survey released today. A combination of inflation scaling to its highest rate in three decades, tax hikes, swelling energy bills and weak wage growth have bound together to deal [...]
Household energy bills could rise £600 this winter April 3, 2022 Household energy bills could rise over £600 this winter, warns energy specialists Cornwall Insight as the cost of living crisis worsens.
Downing Street weighs up nationalisation of Gazprom’s UK retail arm April 3, 2022 The government is preparing to nationalise Gazprom's UK supply arm amid a stand-off between the firm and a Wall Street giant,
Russian cyberattacks could cost insurers billions, industry experts warn April 3, 2022 Insurers could be forced to pay out billions to those impacted by cyberattacks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ambiguous wording in cyber insurance policies could see insurance companies made liable to pay out billions to victims of hacking Insurers may be forced to cover the costs imposed on businesses of paying for ransoms and repairing [...]