Russian government websites blocked in the UK February 28, 2022 Russian government websites appear to be blocked in the UK, including the Civil Aviation Authority, as well as the Kremlin’s official site. City A.M. understands that when UK based browsers attempt to access these sites they are met with the following message: “Website not available. The website you requested cannot be accessed. It may work [...]
Angry Putin ends WWII peace talks with Japan as Tokyo exploits anti-Russian sentiment to claim Kuril Islands March 23, 2022 The Russian government has told Japan it is ending negotiations to sign a formal World War II peace treaty because of Tokyo’s efforts to exploit the Ukraine war to claim the Kuril Islands belong to Japan. “The Russian side, in the current conditions, does not intend to continue talks with Japan on the peace treaty,” [...]
War on words: Russia threatens to fine Wikipedia over ‘false information’ April 5, 2022 A Russian watchdog has threatened to fine Wikipedia unless it removes an unfavourable account of the invasion of Ukraine.
A damp start for EMEA M&A, but bright spots emerging for dealmakers August 8, 2023 The EMEA M&A market is being impacted by market pressures. High inflation, dampening economic demand, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war mean that dealmakers are operating in a period of uncertainty. What does this mean for dealmakers? A material impact on M&A activity in the region. Challenges persist for dealmakers Per Mergermarket data, the aggregate value [...]
Watch the moment a Russian oil depot 100km from Ukraine border is engulfed in flames April 25, 2022 Videos shared on social media show the moment a Russian oil depot north of the Ukrainian border was engulfed in flames. Russia responded to the inferno in Bryansk, 100km north of the border, with state news agency Taas reporting on it at around 2am on Monday morning. Space agency Nasa’s fire tracking site also showed [...]
Boris Johnson tells local Tories he will stand in next election December 1, 2022 Boris Johnson has told his local Conservative association in Uxbridge and Ruislip that he will run again at the next election. The former Prime Minister informed the local party ahead of next week’s deadline for Tory MPs to confirm if they are standing for their seat again. It comes as a series of rising stars [...]
‘Nothing equates to a British pub’: TV hardman and ex-Eastenders star Ross Kemp on the perfect pint June 12, 2024 TV’s favourite hardman Ross Kemp has been everywhere from Albert Square to Afghanistan but admitted “nothing equates to a British pub” as he hints at possibly opening his own boozer one day.
LG Electronics: UK sales suffer almost £100m fall as Samsung rivalry heats up August 14, 2024 Sales at the UK arm of LG Electronics have been slashed by almost £100m after it lost market share and Samsung stepped up its competition. The Surrey-headquartered division has reported a turnover of £561.4m for 2023, down from £654.3m, according to newly-filed documents with Companies House. Its pre-tax profit was also cut from £19.7m to [...]
Experts react to Reeves: The finances might be worse than expected – but tax hikes are still coming July 30, 2024 While Rachel Reeves laid out a fiscal inheritance that was worse than many had anticipated, tax rises are almost certainly on the way, economists and experts have said in reaction to the Chancellor's speech today.
Ukraine’s Zelensky legalises crypto as donations near $100m March 17, 2022 Ukraine has legalised crypto with a bill signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky as digital asset donations pour into the conflict hit country.