Johnson: Putin’s ‘barbaric venture’ in Ukraine must ‘end in failure’ February 24, 2022 Boris Johnson has vowed that Vladimir Putin’s “hideous and barbaric” venture into Ukraine must “end in failure” as he pledged that the UK will “always defend” the right of Ukrainians to be a sovereign nation. Speaking to the nation at midday today, Johnson said the UK and its western allies would “agree a massive package [...]
Second smelter closes down as industry grapples with soaring energy bills August 17, 2022 The second European smelter in two days has announced it will halt production because of soaring energy costs.
Escape Putin and come to Britain, Boris Johnson tells Russian scientists as he urges academic to flee June 28, 2022 To escape Vladimir Putin’s oppression, Boris Johnson has set out a package of support for Ukrainian researchers and urged Russian scientists to flee and defect to Britain. The Prime Minister said experts who no longer feel safe in Russia should apply to come to a country that “values openness, freedom and the pursuit of knowledge”. [...]
Ukraine crisis: Johnson to travel to Kiev on Tuesday and speak to Putin today January 31, 2022 Boris Johnson will travel to Kiev tomorrow to meet with president Volodymyr Zelensky over the Ukraine-Russia crisis, with the Prime Minister also set to speak to Vladimir Putin today. Johnson will hold a press conference tomorrow in Ukraine following his meeting with Zelensky. It comes as foreign secretary Liz Truss will today outline a set [...]
Glencore: Copper, zinc, lead and nickel output slides but trading profits to top £3bn July 21, 2023 Glencore saw its output in copper, zinc, lead and nickel dip this morning as it struggled with a downturn in production but said it expects to exceed its long-term annual guidance – with trading profits reaching as high $4 (£3.1bn). The commodity giant said the half-year results were in line with expectations, with its full [...]
Oil prices plunge as US weighs up release of strategic reserves March 31, 2022 Oil prices fell heavily this morning, following reports the US is considering the release of up to 180m barrels.
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 [...]
Putin orders former Wagner figure to command volunteer units in Ukraine September 29, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine. The move signals the Kremlin’s intention to keep using the mercenaries after the death of their chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin. In remarks released by the Kremlin, Mr Putin told Andrei Troshev [...]
Gas prices soar amid raised fears of supply shortages as Ukraine suffers cyber-attacks February 23, 2022 Gas prices have shot up 12 per cent on both major benchmarks, raising fears of further energy supply shortages and disruption.
Here comes the sun: Households are key for a solar rooftop revolution June 5, 2023 A bumper year for renewables will be powered by solar power installations, and the government needs to use this momentum to reach net zero.