China and India fuel record high coal prices despite falling US and EU usage June 26, 2023 Coal prices climbed to record levels last year driven by rising demand across Asia, according to a new report on global energy trends.
RAF intercepted 21 Russian planes in last 21 days as ‘stark reminder’ of Nato’s importance June 26, 2023 RAF planes in the Nato alliance have intercepted 21 Russian jets in as many days, as the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine continues to dominate Europe. Royal Air Force Typhoon jets, which are part of Nato’s Quick Reaction Alert system in Estonia were scrambled daily over the last three weeks, as Moscow continues to provoke European [...]
Chechen leader says his forces are ready to help put down Wagner mutiny June 24, 2023 Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said on Saturday his forces were ready to help put down a mutiny by Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and to use harsh methods if necessary. Kadyrov in a statement posted on Telegram called Prigozhin’s behaviour “a knife in the back” and called on Russian soldiers not to give in to [...]
Rishi Sunak ‘in touch with allies’ about Wagner group rebellion in Russia June 24, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he is in touch with allies about the armed rebellion led by the Wagner mercenary group in Russia, which UK defence officials have described as “the most significant challenge” to the Kremlin in recent times. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the actions of the private military company a “betrayal”, after [...]
Wagner group rebellion call marks ‘most significant challenge’ to Russia – MoD June 24, 2023 An armed rebellion led by the Wagner mercenary group marks “the most significant challenge to the Russian state” in recent times, according to UK defence officials. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the actions of the private military company a “betrayal”, after its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin vowed to topple Moscow’s military leadership. In its latest intelligence [...]
Putin promises to ‘defend the people’ amid Wagner group rebellion call June 24, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin has called an armed rebellion led by the Wagner mercenary group chief a “betrayal”, and has promised to “defend the people” and Russia. Mr Putin addressed the nation on Saturday morning after mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and his troops reached the key Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. The Russian leader said the [...]
A monumental rebuild of Ukraine requires private sector bridges between London and Kyiv June 23, 2023 Sergii Pylypenko is CEO of Kovalska Group, one of Ukraine's largest firms. In a guest essay for City A.M., he calls on the private sector to get behind the country's rebuilding
LME compliance chief called FCA nickel queries ‘ridiculous’ June 22, 2023 The London Metal Exchange's head of compliance described questions from the UK's markets regulator about nickel prices as "ridiculous."
Good Energy snaps up solar panel specialist amid record installations June 22, 2023 Good Energy has snapped up solar and storage business Wessex Eco Energy as it looks to harness record solar panel installations.
Andrew Bailey under fire from Government and City analysts ahead of rate hike June 22, 2023 Andrew Bailey and the Bank of England have been criticised for moving too slowly to clamp down on inflation