Power of sanctions: Russians are abandoning their beloved London courts May 22, 2024 There has been a dramatic drop over the past year of Russian businesses and individuals using London’s Commercial Court
Government: Don’t panic! But do stock up on water, wet wipes and Spam. May 22, 2024 The government is to warn that Brits are lacking in their preparedness for an emergency - telling people to stockpile
Pylons, wind turbines and why the public love green infrastructure May 21, 2024 The Conservatives are wrong to assume that just because the ‘liberal elite’ support something most people oppose it. Most voters support green infrastructure like wind turbines in their local area and the polls prove it, says Chris Curtis Ever since David Cameron decided to cut the “green crap” in 2013, the UK hasn’t been properly [...]
Iran: Hardline president Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash May 20, 2024 Iran: President Ebrahim Raisi has been killed in a helicopter crash, which will mean elections in the coming months.
Oleksandr Usyk 22-0 career boxing record IN FULL ahead of Tyson Fury Riyadh Season bout May 19, 2024 In May Oleksandr Usyk toppled the Gypsy King Tyson Fury in Riyadh by split decision to claim the undisputed heavyweight title. And on Saturday the pair will clash in Riyadh Season’s next big bout. With the victory in May taking the Ukrainian to a record of 22 wins in 22 fights (14 by knockout and [...]
Russian court seizes assets from UniCredit, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank May 18, 2024 A Russian court has ordered that Deutsche Bank's and Commerzbank's assets, accounts, property and shares be seized in Russia as part of a lawsuit involving the German banks, court documents showed.
Georgia: Why our protests are the new frontline against Putin-style democratic crackdowns across Europe May 18, 2024 Protests in Georgia are continuing over plans to introduce a ‘Putin-style’ law against ‘foreign influence.’ Here, academic Gia Jandieri – under threat himself from the new legislation – explains why Georgians are taking to the streets Controversial? Divisive? No, More Than That, It’s Unlawful and Anti-Constitutional To understand where we’ve got to, we must start [...]
Russian billionaires out, US billionaires in: Mapping London’s super-prime property market May 17, 2024 Filings have shown a Kazakh billionaire has sold his Mayfair mansion for £35m. What does it say about London's super-prime property market?
Shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband ‘not aware’ Russia found oil and gas in Antarctic May 17, 2024 Ed Miliband has said he is “not aware” of the reports Russia discovered huge oil and gas reserves in the British Antarctic territories.
JCB defends supplying Russia after Ukraine invasion May 15, 2024 JCB has come out swinging after it was revealed it had continued to supply equipment for Russia despite Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.