ExxonMobil trebles buyback scheme after $3.4bn Russia write-down April 29, 2022 Exxon Mobil (Exxon) has revealed a hefty $3.4bn write-down following its withdrawal from Russia in its first quarter update.
Oil prices recover as Germany lifts opposition to Russian import ban April 29, 2022 Oil prices have risen for a fourth consecutive day with concerns over Russian supply disruptions trumping reduced demand in China.
Germany ‘won’t stand in the way’ of EU ban on Russian oil imports April 29, 2022 Germany has dropped its opposition to a potential European Union (EU) ban on Russian oil imports after weeks of resisting the move.
Government doubles support for high energy businesses as energy crisis deepens April 29, 2022 The government is boosting support for high energy usage businesses, amid spiralling energy costs and record power prices.
Fury in Brussels: Germany caves in to Russia’s rouble demands April 28, 2022 Germany has ceded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand to pay for Russian gas with roubles, as the energy crisis deepens.
Putin to ‘lay the groundwork for an announcement to cover his failure’ and admit Ukraine is a war April 28, 2022 The UK Defence Secretary said this morning that people should not be “too alarmed” by the Russian president’s warning that countries intervening in the Ukraine war will be met with a “lightning-fast” response. Ben Wallace told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that Vladimir Putin has made similar threats before and was trying to “lay the [...]
Mastercard records surge in spending as global covid restrictions ease April 28, 2022 Payments giant Mastercard recorded a surge in spending on its network in the first three months of the year as consumers splurged on holidays and shopping as global covid restrictions were eased.
Watchdog unveils plans for fund ‘side pockets’ to shield investors April 28, 2022 The UK’s top financial watchdog has revealed plans for the use of so-called fund ‘side pockets’ today to ring fence assets that have become untradeable in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Total pain: French energy giant suffers $4.1bn hit from Arctic LNG project April 28, 2022 TotalEnergies has taken a $4.1 billion hit following it withdrawal from a Russian liquiefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Arctic.
It would be ‘silly’ to provide households with more support before price cap update, says Rishi Sunak April 28, 2022 Chancellor Rishi Sunak plays down the prospect of immediate support for households despite mounting pressure on consumers.