Germany announces energy partnership with Qatar March 20, 2022 Germany has entered in a long-term energy partnership with Qatar, as it seeks to become less dependent on Russian energy supplies.
Foreign Office launches crack unit to counter Kremlin misinformation on social media March 20, 2022 The UK government is taking out adverts on Russian social media to counter the Kremlin’s narratives about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A newly launched information warfare unit, set up by the Foreign Office at the end of February, is using local agencies to put out adverts on Russian social media platforms including VK, after the [...]
IEA: No cars on Sundays and fewer business flights could cut global dependence on Russian oil March 20, 2022 The IEA has called for car-free cities on Sundays and avoiding business flights to cut down global dependence on Russian oil.
British Chambers of Commerce urges Sunak to help businesses facing rising costs March 20, 2022 The British Chambers of Commerce has called on Rishi Sunak to help businesses facing rising energy costs as it warns of a “cost of doing business” crisis. BCC director general Shevaun Haviland today urged the chancellor to scrap the planned rise in National Insurance Contributions for employees and employers next month and to implement an [...]
Gazprom chases buyers amid mass exodus March 20, 2022 The British arm of Kremlin-backed gas giant Gazprom is scrambling to find buyers to prevent its collapse with customers fleeing the company.
Sunak says ‘of course’ he will provide more help for families facing rising energy bills March 20, 2022 Rishi Sunak has said that “of course” he will help households dealing with further increases in energy bills as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian war. The chancellor said that he will “stand by” people facing the cost of living squeeze in “the same way I have done in the last couple of years”. Sunak will [...]
Shock ruling: Suspected Channel migrant smugglers released to allow them to return to Ukraine to fight Russian Army March 20, 2022 In what is considered a unique ruling, two Ukrainians in pre-trial detention in the Netherlands have been released to allow them to fight the Russian Army in Uktaine. A court in the Netherlands ruled the detention should be terminated immediately so the men could be sent on their way, according to national broadcaster NOS. The [...]
Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes internet sensation in heavily censored Russia as Arnie urges Putin to ‘stop it’ March 20, 2022 A video message from Hollywood legend and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is going viral in Russia.
Isolated but defiant Putin cheered on by 200,000 ecstatic pro-war Russians while four US soldiers die and UK convoy leaves for Ukraine March 19, 2022 Russia’s President Vladimir Putin was cheered on by 200,000 ecstatic Russians last night, an event that was broadcast live on state television across the world’s largest country. Russian Olympians wearing the nationalist “Z” symbol were celebrated on stage at a pro-war rally organised by Putin at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Social media showed gymnasts [...]
Shell hopes to woo regulator with fresh plans for major North Sea gas field March 19, 2022 Shell has revived its efforts to develop a major North Sea gas field after previous attempts were shut down by regulators over environmental concerns. The fossil fuel firm has published an amended plan for the development of the Jackdaw field, at the Shearwater hub in the central North Sea. It is hoping to launch production [...]