UK minister: Nato will not tolerate Russian ‘bullying or threats’ over Ukraine February 13, 2022 Nato will not allow Ukraine to be bullied or intimidated by Russian threats, Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis has said. Lewis also restated the UK’s position that it will not send troops into Ukraine if it faces an invasion by Russia. It comes as defence secretary Ben Wallace yesterday compared the response of some western [...]
Germany unveils £2.5bn gas deal with Trafigura to ease energy crisis December 5, 2022 Germany has secured a long-term gas deal with commodities specialist Trafigura to shore up its energy supplies over the coming winters.
Investors lose interest in supply chain tech as pace of onshoring quickens December 5, 2022 Venture capital investment into supply chain focused technology has significantly slowed in the past few months, following a pandemic-era boom. Startups around the world injected $3.3bn (£2.6bn) to the industry in the third quarter, down more than 77 per cent in comparison with the same months a year ago, according to data research firm Pitchbook [...]
Government minister urges Brits to leave Ukraine as West fears looming Russian invasion February 12, 2022 Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has urged British nationals living in Ukraine to "leave now" as the RAF will not be able to rescue them.
Lessons in Nihilism at Wilton’s Music Hall: The Tiger Lillies x David Hoyle mash-up is a hoot February 26, 2024 If you were a Nineties' teenager into moody art and politics, you may have spent long evenings listening to The Tiger Lillies.
Self-confidence has left Nato and Britain unprepared for a threat against the alliance April 22, 2022 Earlier this week, General Sir Richard Barrons warned the Defence Select Committee that the United Kingdom (UK) would not be ready if Russia attacked British territory or that of Nato allies. Since 1949, the government has pledged to defend the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation alliance. Although one nuclear-armed peer is unlikely to attack another, the [...]
Telecom giants scrap roaming and international fees for fleeing Ukrainians February 28, 2022 More than a dozen telecom providers have shown their support for the Ukrainian people by offering free international calls and scrapping roaming fees, according to European telecoms lobbying group. European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association (ETNO) said an internal survey showed at least 13 of its members have taken measures to help fleeing Ukrainians after Russia’s [...]
Biden accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ as Zelensky mocks Kremlin’s ‘noble’ war April 13, 2022 President Joe Biden has accused Vladimir Putin and Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine. This comes amid claims Russia has deliberately targeted civilians and has used chemical weapons. The Kremlin has also been accused of committing massacres in towns such as Bucha and Irpin. The President said he would use the label genocide “because it [...]
Russian Army bombs Kyiv as Putin issues final warning to Ukraine over US weapons while Lavrov struggles to fly June 6, 2022 Russia issued another firm warning over the use of Western military supplies by Ukraine while it launched fresh strikes on Kyiv as Vladimir Putin stated that any Western deliveries of longer-range rocket systems would prompt Moscow to hit “objects that we haven’t yet struck”. The Russian leader’s threat of military escalation did not specify what [...]
Boris Johnson visits Kyiv amid fresh Tory sleaze claims January 23, 2023 Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson headed to Kyiv this weekend as he is caught up in new claims of sleaze. The politician met President Vlodymyr Zelensky and other leading politicians int he war-torn county, while also travelling to towns which have been bombarded by Russia. Johnson reportedly visited Borodianka, Bucha and other suburbs of the [...]