Ukraine’s ‘destruction’ of Russian warship welcomed by UK government December 26, 2023 Britain has welcomed claims that Ukraine has destroyed a Russian naval ship in an air strike on a Black Sea port as a sign the war has not reached a “stalemate”.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan backs cars for Ukraine scheme in apparent U-turn December 23, 2023 The Mayor of London has pledged his support to send 4x4s and other vehicles to Ukraine that would otherwise be scrapped under the Ulez scheme.
A roundup of free trade deals the UK signed in 2023 December 21, 2023 Since the UK exited the European Union in 2020, a major focus of government policy has been negotiating new trade agreements with nations across the globe.
Roman Abramovich: Ex-Chelsea owner loses legal bid against EU over Putin sanctions December 20, 2023 Abramovich had filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed the punishment on the oligarch.
Chemring: British defence giant has record orders amid increasing global uncertainty December 12, 2023 Aerospace and defence group Chemring has today announced a record order intake for the year ended 31 October amid booming demand
Olympics to present resolution to UN on global conflict ceasefire November 16, 2023 The Olympic Games will next Tuesday table a symbolic resolution, the Olympic Truce, to the United Nations (UN) in the hope of stopping conflicts around the world during Paris 2024. The Olympics heads to Europe next year, a continent home to a major conflict between Russia and Ukraine and not too far away from the [...]
Lord David Cameron starts tenure as foreign secretary with a visit to Ukraine November 16, 2023 Lord Cameron was updated on Ukraine’s slow counter-offensive against Russia and held talks on Kyiv’s aspirations to join Nato.
Russia – Ukraine: Western officials tout peace talks with Putin November 4, 2023 Ukraine has fought back against Russian aggression but Vladimir Putin shows no sign of turning back
Sanctioned Russian billionaire appeals ex-wife’s divorce case – which would be highest-value separation ever October 31, 2023 Potanina’s legal team say the Court of Appeal took the correct approach and that she has “earned her share” of the family’s wealth after years of marriage.
UK paves way for war risk insurance scheme to help UK firms rebuild Ukraine October 31, 2023 Ministers have signed a statement of intent with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in a bid to remove barriers to firms trading and investing in Ukraine.