Legal regulator contacts more than 1,000 law firms over poor sanctions compliance January 30, 2024 The UK's legal regulator has contacted more than 1,000 law firms that it deemed to have poor sanctions compliance systems in place.
Valieva: Kremlin calls Russian skater four-year drug ban ‘politicised’ January 29, 2024 Kamila Valieva, who at 15 helped Russia win a team ice skating gold at the Winter Olympics before being found to have doped, on Monday received a four-year ban from the sport. But the Kremlin in Moscow has hit back at the ruling, slamming it as “politicised”. Having initially been cleared of the accusation, made [...]
BP faces City pressure to ditch £24bn clean energy investments for shareholders January 29, 2024 BP has been told to cut $28bn in clean energy funding by a leading activist investor
What does the ICJ ruling on Gaza mean for Israel and its friends? January 26, 2024 On Friday the International Court of Justice demanded that Israel try to contain death and damage in its military offensive, though it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza in a genocide case filed by South Africa. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press on with the war. “We will continue to do what [...]
Air Astana: Why we’re taking off on The London Stock Exchange January 25, 2024 Air Astana is set for a London listing. Charlie Conchie talks to the airline’s chief about the upcoming move.
France and Asia to drive nuclear power to new heights by 2030 as UK roadmap falls flat January 24, 2024 Nuclear development in the UK faces an uphill battle as Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C remain mired in delays.
Energy security is a must, but UK’s absurd oil and gas bill won’t help January 24, 2024 The oil and gas bill is a misguided solution to the UK's energy woes; we must focus on renewables instead, writes Nigel Pocklington.
UK has insured £102bn worth of Russian oil despite sanctions January 24, 2024 A former Cabinet minister has called on the insurance industry to think on its obligations after it was revealed that UK firms have insured over €120bn worth of Russian oil.
ECB set to hold interest rates steady as markets look for clues on cuts January 21, 2024 The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to keep interest rates on hold when it meets on Thursday, but markets will be keeping a close eye on what policymakers reveal about the timing of rate cuts.
David Lammy’s speech disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters January 20, 2024 David Lammy’s speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.