Ofgem drops retail energy price cap to lowest level in two years in boost for households February 23, 2024 Despite welcoming the price cap drop, Ofgem's head has said there are still "big issues" to be tackled
CF Fertilisers confirm UK operations continue despite energy market volatility March 10, 2022 One of the UK's leading fertiliser, CO2 and ammonia providers insist there have been no changes to its operations.
Glencore reports steep drop in profit as the good times come to an end for the mining giant February 21, 2024 Glencore has reported a drop in profit and reduced shareholder returns following the "normalisation of international energy flows."
Take down of Lockbit won’t stop the hackers, warn security experts February 21, 2024 Cybersecurity experts have warned that hackers could swiftly bounce back from a UK-led operation to take down ransomware group Lockbit.
Westminster street renamed ‘Kyiv Road’ to mark anniversary of invasion February 24, 2023 A central London street has been renamed ‘Kyiv Road’ to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s Russia. Westminster City Council announced the move to mark the landmark date today. Council leader Adam Hug said: “Westminster is home to Ukrainians displaced by the war, and our residents have opened their hearts [...]
Russian foreign minister’s stepdaughter who lives in £4m Kensington flat is sanctioned by UK March 24, 2022 Russia’s foreign minister’s stepdaughter, who lives in a £4m flat in Kensington, has been added to Britain’s sanctions list. The Instagram influencer and socialite Polina Kovaleva is the latest target of Britain’s campaign against Kremlin-linked individuals, as Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its second month. Kovaleva, 26, who was privately educated, has documented her lavish [...]
Keir Starmer: Nuclear ‘triple-lock’ is ‘bedrock’ of Labour policy with 2.5 per cent of GDP for defence April 12, 2024 Keir Starmer committed Labour to spend 2.5 per cent of UK GDP on defence while saying a commitment to nuclear weapons was a 'bedrock' of policy.
Biden gives Putin final warning: Use chemical weapons and NATO will get involved March 25, 2022 US President Joe Biden and western allies have pledged new sanctions and humanitarian aid in response to Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine, but their offers fell short of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas. Biden also announced the US would welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees — though he said many probably prefer to stay closer [...]
Ukraine forces hold off advance on outskirts of Kyiv as UK pledges more weapons March 23, 2022 Ukrainian forces fought back attempted Russian advances on the outskirts of Kyiv today as the UK promised to send more defensive weapons to the country. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said skirmishes had intensified on the outskirts of the capital, with Ukrainian forces allegedly securing “the small city of Makariv and almost all of Irpin”. Russia’s stalling [...]
Shell is going great guns on LNG and bets China will drive Asian demand February 14, 2024 Shell reckons LNG will become a primary economic driver as Asia tries to quit coal