London’s open economy was exploited by corrupt money, now we must make it our strength April 6, 2022 For centuries, London has been a haven for people fleeing persecution, war, famine, and other catastrophes. From the French Huguenots of the 18th Century to Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis, we have a strong and proud tradition in this city of welcoming, integrating, and supporting refugees. It is in London’s DNA and an integral part [...]
Ukraine: Johnson urges Russian citizens to ignore Kremlin propaganda on war crimes April 5, 2022 Boris Johnson has made a plea for Russian citizens to not believe Kremlin propaganda about war crimes committed in Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelensky today accused the United Nations (UN) of giving Vladimir Putin the “right to sow death”. In a recorded message released for Russian civilians, the Prime Minister said reports of mass civilian killings by [...]
Grant Thornton set to earn millions from Russian oligarch’s bankruptcy proceedings April 5, 2022 Grant Thornton is set to earn millions through its work on behalf of a consortium of Russian financial institutions, in carrying out bankruptcy proceedings against billionaire banker Anatoly Motylev. The accountancy giant could earn as much as £10m in fees, which will be paid for out of any recovered assets, after the High Court put [...]
Nuclear fusion: World-first reaction achieved by Oxford-based start-up April 5, 2022 The crown jewel of energy production, nuclear fusion using a projectile, may have been cracked in a major scientific breakthrough by a start-up in Oxford. First Light Fusion (FLF) was praised by business and energy secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, after it announced it had achieved the reaction in its Kidlington laboratory. The experiment fused two atoms [...]
Russia’s rouble demands slammed by steel baron Vladimir Lisin April 5, 2022 Russia's plans to demand roubles for exports will undermine the country's position on global markets, argued steel baron Vladimir Lisin.
Government paves way to end fracking moratorium with new survey April 5, 2022 The government has announced a survey into fracking ahead of the unveiling of its long-awaited energy strategy.
European Union proposes total ban on coal from Russia in another £3bn blow to Moscow April 5, 2022 The European Commission has proposed new sanctions against Russia, including an import ban on coal worth 4 billion euros (£3.3 billion) per year. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the EU needed to increase the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin after what she described as the “heinous crimes” carried out around Kyiv. [...]
Germany seizes control of Gazprom supply arm April 5, 2022 The German government has taken hold of Gazprom's German unit - to prevent a Russian-backed takeover of the business.
War on words: Russia threatens to fine Wikipedia over ‘false information’ April 5, 2022 A Russian watchdog has threatened to fine Wikipedia unless it removes an unfavourable account of the invasion of Ukraine.
The Russia–Ukraine war and other geopolitical risks April 5, 2022 The war in Ukraine is dominating the headlines. For now. But the conflict’s indirect reverberations will ripple far beyond the borders of its combatants and their allies. Indeed, they could give rise to new and varied geopolitical risks throughout the world. The war’s potential effect on the global grain supply and food inflation is especially [...]