Virgin Media O2 buys ex-Russian owned Upp — but won’t keep it September 6, 2023 Late last year, the UK government ordered Russian oligarch-backed investment company Letterone to sell Upp, saying the ownership was a national security risk.
G7 price cap restrains Russian oil revenues but Kremlin still finding buyers September 6, 2023 Price caps on Russian oil and gas have managed to drive down oil revenues and keep prices in check for consumers, experts suggest.
Gas prices nudge higher after Chevron workers vote to strike at Aussie LNG sites September 5, 2023 Workers at a key liquefied natural gas plant in Australia will engage in a full-scale strike for two weeks this month.
Putin the boot in: Kremlin says there will be no new grain deal until West meets demands September 4, 2023 Vladimir Putin has said a deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea will not be restored
Huge US Open shock as Swiatek dumped out September 4, 2023 Flushing Meadows felt tremors last night as world No1 and favourite for the US Open Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the Grand Slam. Jelena Ostapenko toppled the Polish No1 seed 3-6 6-3 6-1 in one of the biggest tennis shocks of the year. “I’m surprised that my level changed so drastically,” said 22-year-old Swiatek. [...]
Why Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan is your next adventure holiday destination September 4, 2023 After writing the first official guidebook, Sophie Ibbotson tells us why Karakalpakstan is the new destination adventure holiday seekers need to book ‘‘How can you write a guidebook about Karakalpakstan? There’s nothing for tourists here!” Those words will echo a long time in my ears, and they must rate amongst the last things a guidebook [...]
China and Russia are pushing the boundaries of cyber attacks to harm other states September 4, 2023 Russia and China are exploring new ways to target Western states and companies through sophisticated cyber attacks. We have to fight back, writes Nick Schneider
Doomsayers ‘proved wrong’: UK had third-fastest Covid recovery in G7, revised GDP data now shows September 1, 2023 New figures show the UK economy bounced back from the pandemic faster than had been thought.
BAE: British weapons maker launches in Ukraine and pens deals with Kyiv to help fight Kremlin September 1, 2023 British arms manufacturer BAE Systems has launched a legal entity in Ukraine and signed deals to help provide Kyiv with defence weapons and equipment. The firm said it will work directly with Ukraine on securing partnerships to produce 105mm light guns – artillery weapons. BAE is the biggest defence contractor in the UK and has [...]
Wise breached Russia sanctions with £250 withdrawal and accused of having ‘inappropriate’ controls August 31, 2023 London fintech firm Wise has been accused of “inappropriate” controls by the government regulator today after allowing a sanctioned Russian customer to withdraw cash from a business account. Wise, which allows businesses and individuals to open current accounts and transfer money overseas, allowed the company of a so-called “Designated Person” to successfully withdraw £250 in [...]