German energy firms risk being nationalised as cabinet backs emergency measures April 26, 2022 Germany's government could soon have the power to seize ownership of energy companies to secure supplies in the event of an emergency.
PM Boris Johnson dents UK and Ireland bid by suggesting Ukraine should host Euro 2028 March 24, 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appeared to undermine the UK and Ireland’s bid for Euro 2028 by suggesting Ukraine be named hosts. Johnson also joined a chorus of criticism of Russia, who only declared their interest in staging the championship hours before the deadline on Wednesday. “The idea of Russia holding any football tournament or [...]
BP faces City pressure to ditch £24bn clean energy investments for shareholders January 29, 2024 BP has been told to cut $28bn in clean energy funding by a leading activist investor
UK arms sales to Israel will ‘continue’, David Cameron confirms April 9, 2024 The UK will continue issuing export licences for arms sales to Israel amid the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the foreign secretary has confirmed.
Germany raises prospect of power rationing with emergency gas plans March 30, 2022 Germany has triggered emergency plans to manage gas supplies following the Kremlin's demand for contracts to be paid in roubles.
Oil prices: Why black gold could spike on flagging OPEC supply levels March 13, 2023 Oil prices will be supported by the combination of strong demand this year and flagging OPEC production levels, Investec predicts.
Gold price rallies after Silicon Valley Bank collapse draws investors to precious metal March 13, 2023 Gold prices have risen following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank - strengthening investor sentiment towards the precious metal.
Happy as a clam: Shell raises value of oil and gas assets as refining soars July 7, 2022 Shell has announced it will reverse up to $4.5bn in write-downs on oil and gas assets after raising its energy prices outlook.
UK announces ban on Russian coal April 6, 2022 The UK will phase out Russian coal imports by the end of the year, as part of a new co-ordinated round of sanctions.
Paris 2024 Olympics: France hit by second wave of attacks on infrastructure July 29, 2024 France has been hit by a second wave of attacks on infrastructure surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after telecommunications lines were brought down by apparently coordinated strikes. The French government said fibre lines as well as fixed and mobile phone lines were hit by acts of vandalism overnight on Sunday, affecting services in several [...]