Dirty money being hidden on our shores will be brought into the harsh light of day August 1, 2022 THE world fundamentally changed on 24th February when Russia invaded Ukraine, a sovereign and democratic European country. This barbaric action demanded that the UK government take bold and decisive action, identifying all avenues by which we could choke off those supporting Putin’s campaign of destruction. On top of a comprehensive package of economic sanctions, we launched a [...]
The City View: Rob Appleby, CIO of the Cibus Fund, on the future of food, food tech, and supply chain disruption April 13, 2022 Today Andy Silvester chats to Rob Appleby, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of the Cibus Fund, a London-based private equity platform focused on investments in sustainable food and agriculture. They go through the tech revolution in farming; why we should rethink the production of food; the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the global [...]
OPEC and EU tensions drive oil prices as China eases pandemic restrictions April 12, 2022 Oil prices rebounded nearly five per cent across both major benchmarks amid growing tensions OPEC and EU tensions.
New Chinese lockdowns and inflation drives down oil prices ahead of trading this week June 12, 2022 Oil prices dipped last week, after US consumer prices rose more than expected and China imposed more restrictions on millions of people.
North Sea energy giants told to ‘read the room’ on windfall tax demands April 12, 2023 Green groups have urged the government to maintain the toughened windfall tax amid pressure from the North Sea industry.
Best of this week in our opinion pages: from the fintech world to a tax regime to sanction Putin to what social media are doing in the disinformation wars March 19, 2022 As Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove disclosed the Homes for Ukraine scheme to host people fleeing war in Ukraine, Ajaz Ahmed wrote about the countless refugees who have reached British shores and set up incredibly successful businesses, effectively contributing to the growth of this country. Ahmed also called for businesses to step up and do [...]
Weaponizing SWIFT is bullish for crypto market February 28, 2022 Weaponizing SWIFT - the global messaging system used by banks - could be good news for crypto, says Nigel Green.
Government finalises extension to coal power plant as winter crisis looms June 14, 2022 The Government has secured an extension to operators at one of the UK's three remaining coal plants into next winter.
Energy storage: UK puts faith in tech to harness the renewable revolution January 17, 2023 The UK is turning to technology to meet its energy needs as renewables' role in the domestic energy mix continues to grow.
Bank of America at odds with Lloyd’s over state-backed cyberattack exemption April 20, 2023 Bank of America has reportedly raised concerns with Lloyd’s of London about a move to exempt “state-backed” cyberattacks from standard insurance policies. Bank of America highlighted its concerns with the policy in a series of meetings between Lloyd’s and its biggest clients, the Financial Times reported. Marsh, the world’s biggest broker, is also understood to [...]