Fire on British-linked ship put out after Houthi strike in Gulf of Aden January 27, 2024 A blaze on a British-linked oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden has been put out after firefighting efforts continued through the night following a strike by Houthi rebels. The UK and its allies “reserve the right to respond appropriately” following the latest attack claimed by the Iran-backed group, the Government has said. The Marlin [...]
Oil prices slide as economic woes compete with geopolitical risks October 11, 2023 Oil markets have eased in today's trading with investors awaiting further price signals following worries over geopolitical risk.
Inflation set to fall – but fears Red Sea crisis could push prices higher take hold January 15, 2024 December's inflation data will be released amid widespread concern that an escalation of conflict in the Middle East could see a resurgence in inflation.
Nuclear pact: World leaders and diplomats restless as to the outcome of tomorrow’s talks November 28, 2021 Global powers are set to return to Vienna tomorrow to reignite nuclear talks in a bid to recover the 2015 nuclear pact. Diplomats and leaders alike are restless as to what the outcome might be. The European Union, China, Russia and Iran are expected to discuss the deal in length. Since the US under the [...]
Oil remains well above $90 per barrel amid looming prospect of war in Ukraine February 21, 2022 Oil remains stable with prices hovering near the seven-year highs recorded last week amid continued concerns over supply.
UK working to establish status of British citizens in Israel, PM says October 9, 2023 The Government is working to establish the status of UK citizens in Israel, Rishi Sunak said, as deadly attacks by Hamas saw one British man serving in the country’s army killed. The Prime Minister declared “terrorism will not prevail” and pledged “steadfast support” for his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu as the death toll from the incursion [...]
C’mon England: Pub bosses set to be the Three Lions’ biggest fans November 21, 2022 Pubs are hoping for a wintry windfall thanks to the World Cup kicking off this week. The country’s boozers are hoping that England’s first match versus Iran this afternoon will draw in crowds on a traditionally quiet trading day. The football tournament typically draws in £155m for pubs when held in the summer months. Pubs [...]
Oil prices plummet as investors pin hopes on Russia-Ukraine talks March 14, 2022 Oil prices nosedived on both major benchmarks today following renewed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
2024 is shaping up to be a year of elections that could benefit crypto November 28, 2023 With more than 40 nations holding elections next year, Nigel Green believes it could lead to increased adoption of cryptocurrency.
Labour demands Truss and Anderson lose whip as pair rebuked by senior Tory February 24, 2024 Labour has called for Liz Truss and Lee Anderson to lose the Conservative whip over media appearances that also caused anger within Tory ranks. In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday, shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth said “egregious” remarks made by the pair “cannot go unchecked or unchallenged”. Truss had used a [...]