Mystery surrounds Roman Abramovich poisoning in Kyiv but seen as ‘firm warning’ to Chelsea owner as fresh details emerge March 29, 2022 The suspected poisoning of Russian billionaire and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich was not intended to kill him and the two Ukrainian representatives, the lead Russia investigator with investigative news outlet Bellingcat has said. Christo Grozev told Times Radio the “most plausible” explanation for the alleged poisoning was that it was a warning to Abramovich. [...]
Kwarteng targets trebling of solar power capacity as part of renewable ramp up plans March 29, 2022 Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng backs renewable ramp up to ensure secure energy supplies, despite concerns over community backlash.
OEUK warns of overseas fossil fuel dependence as Norway becomes UK’s main gas supplier March 29, 2022 OEUK has revealed the UK could have to rely on external suppliers for 80 per cent of gas supplies and 70 per cent of oil by 2030.
From devoted nun to ruthless killer: Ukraine claims to have captured Bagira, Russia’s most feared and admired sniper March 29, 2022 Ukraine claims to have captured Russia’s most famous female fighter after she was wounded and left behind by her unit, according to various reports in Serbia and Eastern Europe. Danijela Lazović, better known as Bagira or Irina Starikova, a household name in Russia, was reportedly captured by Ukrainian forces after she was unable to flee, [...]
Who replaces Root if he moves on as England Test captain? March 28, 2022 There’s a growing sense of inevitability about England cricket captain Joe Root stepping down from his role. It might not be today or tomorrow, it may not be next week or beyond, but following another Test series defeat in the Caribbean there’s a general consensus that the day is coming. Root has won more matches [...]
Credit Suisse slashes Russian exposure as lawmakers probe sanction compliance March 28, 2022 Scandal-stricken bank Credit Suisse has announced it will stop pursuing new business in Russia and slash its current exposure to the country, as it comes under fire from US lawmakers over potential breaches of sanctions rules.
Seeds of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks partly offset China slowdown fears in City March 28, 2022 Seeds of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were enough to partially offset concerns about a looming slowdown in the Chinese economy in the City yesterday. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index edged down 0.14 per cent to 7,473.14 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the [...]
Fears crypto is used to avoid sanctions ‘misplaced,’ says Hancock March 28, 2022 Matt Hancock has swooped to the defence of crypto amid concerns digital assets are allowing Russians to circumvent sanctions.
Roman Abramovich ‘poisoned’ during Russia-Ukraine peace talks March 28, 2022 Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly suffered the symptoms of poisoning when he attended peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war has made it nearly impossible for BoE to forecast UK economy, warns governor Bailey March 28, 2022 Uncertainty about how the Russia-Ukraine war will develop has made it nearly impossible for the Bank of England to chart the trajectory of the UK economy, the Bank’s governor warned today. A lack of information on the Kremlin’s next moves in their assault on Ukraine has made it harder to forecast the direction of the [...]