New unit to clamp down on firms dodging Russian trade sanctions December 11, 2023 A new government unit is being set up to crack down on companies flouting Russian trade sanctions and funding its invasion of Ukraine. The office of trade sanctions implementation will issue civil penalties for breaches and refer cases to HM Revenue and Customs for criminal enforcement, industry and economic security minister Nusrat Ghani announced. The [...]
Golden arches won’t stop conflict, but continued trade might December 11, 2023 As countries become more inward looking and trading relationships weaken, the golden arches theory still rings true, writes Eliot Wilson.
Russians ‘calling on Putin to stand’ in March election (says the Kremlin) December 8, 2023 Vladimir Putin is widely expected to stand for another six-year tilt but is yet to confirm he will do so
Who owns Crystal Palace now? How much did John Textor, Josh Harris and David Blitzer and his co-owners pay? December 8, 2023 All you need to know about who owns Crystal Palace.
UK court grants injunction against Russian pipeline firm in $14bn lawsuit December 7, 2023 Russian state-owned oil pipeline company Transneft has had its ability to move funds restricted after a UK court granted an injunction against the firm as part of a $14bn lawsuit.
Today at COP28: A change in mood December 6, 2023 As COP28 reaches its mid-way point, the initial lustre and enthusiasm of the world's great and powerful seems to be wearing off.
BAE Systems goes on hiring spree as wars push up sales December 5, 2023 BAE Systems is going on a recruitment drive, bulking out with fresh talent from across the country as its orders fly up off the back of war.
Domino’s Pizza franchise firms clash over ‘unsolicited’ takeover bid December 5, 2023 London-listed DP Eurasia has taken a swipe at Jubilant Food Works over its "unsolicited" takeover bid for the firm.
Why the remote Wakhan Corridor is your travel bucket list destination for 2024 December 5, 2023 The Wakhan Corridor is a land that's been largely forgotten by the outside world. Sophie Ibbotson went to explore
One of the UK’s fastest growing fintechs says it will outpace Starling soon December 4, 2023 Some 10 months into the launch of digital bank Kroo, the founder reckons it will achieve profitability twice the speed of Starling Bank.