Liz Truss’s Tory Conference speech: The PM’s claims and statements fact-checked October 5, 2022 At the Conservative Party conference earlier today, Prime Minister Liz Truss gave her keynote speech, talking about her upbringing, the economic climate, and healthcare. Full Fact offered to fact check the different claims and statements for City A.M. “I stand here today as the first Prime Minister of our country to have gone to a [...]
EU Commission urges member states to agree gas price cap October 5, 2022 Ursula von der Leyen will push eu leaders to reach an agreement for a gas price cap following weeks of disagreements.
Ukraine recaptures strategic territories in south and east as pressure mounts on Putin’s army October 5, 2022 Ukrainian forces continued to make massive gains across the south and east this week, liberating a number of key villages and putting increasing pressure on President Putin’s army. In his Tuesday evening address, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said the villages of Lyubymivka, Khreshchenivka, Zolota Balka, Bilyaivka, Ukrainka, Velyka Oleksandrivka and Mala Oleksandrivka had all been [...]
Aramco boss warns oil markets are still tight despite price slump October 4, 2022 Investors should be focusing on the lack of global spare capacity to boost oil output rather than plummeting demand, argued Aramco.
Government chases gas deals with Norway amid supply crunch fears October 4, 2022 The Government is chasing gas deals with Norway, as it looks to ramp up supply security and ensure the lights stay on this winter.
Sweden suspect “gross sabotage” of Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea October 4, 2022 Sweden closed the area around the ruptured Nord Stream pipelines yesterday as their prosecution authority called it a “crime scene” amid speculations of foul play. “Suspected gross sabotage” led Swedish prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist and the coast guard to ban divers and marine vessels, including underwater vehicles, from being within 5.8 miles of the leaks. On [...]
Our bitcoiners must find their voice or we will lose the platform for innovative debate October 4, 2022 Some of the most exciting developments in Bitcoin and the blockchain are happening in Europe. Venture capital firms are investing heavily in European startups with over $2bn last year alone. Bitcoin is also having an important impact on the war being fought right on the EU’s borders. Yet Europe’s voice is seldom heard. When the [...]
Worcester Warriors: Departures confirmed as club crisis continues October 3, 2022 The crisis gripping Worcester Warriors has begun to bite after the top-flight rugby club had two fixtures cancelled by Premiership Rugby and saw the beginning of a possible player exodus. On Monday morning the financially stricken club were informed that their previously postponed match against Gloucester Rugby and their upcoming game against Harlequins have both [...]
Over 30 UK homes tied to sanctioned oligarchs remain unfrozen assets October 3, 2022 Around £700m worth of luxury homes previously linked to sanctioned oligarchs have not been flagged for asset freezes, according to new research by campaign group Transparency International UK. Some 33 homes, flats and office blocks across London and Surrey – including mega-mansion Witanhurst – have not been restricted on the UK property register, the group [...]
UK blocks Russia from buying professional services following annexation of Ukrainian regions October 3, 2022 The UK has placed new sanctions on Russia, blocking its citizens and businesses from purchasing an array of services from British firms, over the Kremlin’s decision to annex four regions of Ukraine. The new sanctions seek to further damage Russia’s economy by hindering the country’s access to IT consultancy, architectural, engineering, accounting, and commercial legal [...]