What the other papers say this morning – 02 July 2014 July 1, 2014 FINANCIAL TIMES Facebook faces experiment probe A UK data regulator is investigating whether Facebook broke data protection laws when it allowed researchers to conduct a psychological experiment on users of the social network. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it was probing the experiment and planned to ask Facebook questions after widespread outrage when it was [...]
Ukraine hits pro-Russian sites July 1, 2014 Ukrainian forces struck at pro-Russian separatist bases in eastern regions with air and artillery strikes yesterday after President Petro Poroshenko said he would not renew a ceasefire but go on the offensive to rid Ukraine of “parasites”.
Russian hackers Energetic Bear attack energy companies in the US and Europe July 1, 2014 Energy companies in the US and Europe are being attacked by a group of Russian hackers known as “Energetic Bear”, according to cybersecurity researchers. In an interview with Bloomberg, security firm Symantec said the attackers are aiming at “strategically important” energy companies such as petroleum pipeline operators, grid operators and electricity generation firms. The group, [...]
Russian markets take a hit as Ukraine ends truce July 1, 2014 Russian markets are taking a beating in the wake of Ukraine's decision to end the ceasefire with pro-Russian rebels. The Russian ruble has fallen sharply against the US dollar, with a 0.7 per cent slide. Meanwhile, Moscow's MICEX index dropped by 0.9 per cent after the announcement. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the renewed hostilities [...]
Finding strength in numbers: Meet SBD Apparel founder Ben Banks June 29, 2014 Peter Spence talks about the powerlifting business with SBD Apparel’s Ben Banks If you've ever come across the extreme world of strength sports, you’ll probably have got your first introduction stumbling through the TV channels on a Boxing Day morning. Last year, more than a million of us tuned in to watch the competitors of [...]
New sanctions against Russia could come on Monday June 27, 2014 Russia has until Monday to take steps to improve the situation in eastern Ukraine or face further sanctions, European Union leaders meeting in Brussels today announced. The measures that the EU has asked to be in place by Monday are: agreement on a verification mechanism for the ceasefire and effective border control the release of [...]
Why Ukraine’s free trade agreement with EU puts all eyes on Moscow June 27, 2014 Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia have signed landmark free-trade pacts with European leaders this morning, binding the former Soviet states closer to the west. The agreement slashes import tariffs between the countries and the European Union and is considered a watershed moment for the region: a marked shift away from Russian influence and Moscow's proposals to [...]
Over four in ten Britons think the country is in good economic shape June 26, 2014 Twice as many Britons have confidence in the UK economy compared to the same period last year, according to the latest Ipsos Mori data. The Ipsos Global @dvisor survey shows more than four in ten rating the UK's current economic situation as "good", double the 21 per cent saying the same twelve months ago. As [...]
Russia could face new US sanctions June 25, 2014 Russia could face more economic sanctions from the US amid the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine. The new sanctions would affect exports, reports the FT. According to industry executives, US companies would be required to apply for licences if they wish to export technology to Russia. The rules would apply to new projects rather than existing [...]
Rouble firms on Ukraine hopes June 24, 2014 THE RUSSIAN rouble shot up against the dollar yesterday, reaching its highest level since January, as Moscow gave stronger indications that the conflict in Ukraine would be de-escalated. Russian President Vladimir Putin asked the country’s legislators yesterday to rescind permission he had been previously granted to intervene militarily in Ukraine. The dollar dropped below the [...]