Putin “knows he’s in trouble” in Ukraine: Former head of British Army speaks out December 27, 2022 The former head of the British Army has said Vladimir Putin is pushing the idea of peace talks to end the Ukraine war because he’s in a “position of weakness.” Lord Richard Dannatt said of Putin’s negotiation hints that “the reason why he’s talking about this at the present moment is that he knows he’s [...]
Russian spies plotting to cause ‘mayhem’ on streets of UK and Europe October 8, 2024 The Russian intelligence service is on “a sustained mission to generate mayhem” on UK streets, the head of MI5 has warned. Ken Mccallum said GRU agents have carried out “arson, sabotage and more dangerous actions” in Britain amid the UK’s support for Ukraine in the war between the two nations. Speaking at the counter-terrorism operations [...]
UBS says not aware of Department of Justice probe into sanctions-related compliance failures September 30, 2023 UBS said on Saturday it was not aware of a probe by the U.S. Department of Justice into alleged sanctions-related compliance failures, after a media report earlier this week.
Ukraine grain crisis set to end with Turkey facilitating Kyiv-Moscow deal July 22, 2022 The global grain crisis caused by Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports is set to end when the two countries sign a deal today facilitated by Turkey. Kyiv and Moscow will reportedly agree to allow the export of grain through Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, spurring hopes that the shortage of supply will end and prices will [...]
Shell offers £2.8bn in share buybacks as profits slide to £5.1bn as commodity boom eases November 2, 2023 Shell is the latest energy giant to post a sharp downturn in profits, unveiling £5.1bn earnings over the third quarter — a 40 per cent decline year-on-year.
More energy bill support for households will be needed this winter, Cornwall Insight warns July 27, 2023 The government should bring in fresh measures to provide support for customers, warned forecasting group Cornwall Insight.
Nestle sales outlook brightens after strong first half July 27, 2023 Nestle improved its full-year organic sales outlook and reported better-than-expected first-half organic sales, as the world’s biggest packaged food company again raised prices to cope with higher input costs. Nestle said it is narrowing its full-year organic sales growth guidance – which does not include the impact of currency movements and acquisitions – to a [...]
Volvo: Record-breaking year for car maker as UK sales near £2bn August 7, 2024 Volvo's UK sales jumped closer to the £2bn mark after another record-breaking year, it has been revealed in newly filed accounts.
British Gas boss secures £4.5m payout as Centrica wins over shareholders June 13, 2023 The hefty £4.5m proposed pay-packet for Chris O'Shea, the boss of British Gas owner Centrica, has been confirmed.
Gazprom scraps plans to reopen Nord Stream pipeline September 2, 2022 Gazprom has scrapped plans to resume flows through a key pipeline into Germany, raising the prospect of supply shortages.