Government confirms Russia can still send oil and gas to the UK despite port sanctions March 2, 2022 The government confirms Russia can still send oil and gas to the UK, despite a ban on the country's ships docking at British ports.
Russian VTB Bank targeted by sanctions given month’s asset freeze reprieve by UK March 2, 2022 A Russian bank that has been a top target of Western sanctions has been granted a 30 day reprieve by Britain to allow clients get a hold of their money and complete transactions, according to reports. VTB Bank, Russia’s second biggest lender, has been given a month long exemption from asset freezes by Britain to [...]
Mikhail Fridman loses High Court bid over mansion upkeep October 26, 2023 Mikhail Fridman has lost a High Court challenge against UK sanctions after he was refused permission to upkeep a London mansion.
Analysis: UK more bullish on energy sanctions with EU’s Russian dependency raising supply fears February 27, 2022 The West has ramped up sanctions against Russia but only the UK appears eager to push for new limits to Russian energy supplies.
US officials echo concerns about Russian ‘dirty money’ in London hindering sanctions January 28, 2022 US officials have raised concerns about effective sanctions on President Putin if Russia invades Ukraine because of “dirty money” tolerance in the UK.
Named and shamed in ‘global game of chess’: The Russian banks and businessmen the UK has imposed sanctions on February 22, 2022 Five banks named by Boris Johnson earlier today only have a small footprint in the UK, although the largest one Promsvyazbank did have ambitions to float on the London Stock Exchange a decade ago. The sanctions imposed on the five banks and three Russian businessmen are unlikely to have a significant effect on British businesses [...]
Gazprom’s European gas supplies drop to decade low amid fractured unity over sanctions February 20, 2022 Gazprom's European gas supplies has fallen to 10-year lows, while Germany and Italy fret over sanctions reducing their energy reserves.
Russia warns West of $300 oil prices and gas supply cuts if countries impose energy sanctions March 8, 2022 Russia has warned the West it could close pipelines and that oil prices will spike to over $300 if countries impose energy sanctions.
Owner of major UK refinery extends loan deal with Russian oil firm January 3, 2024 The owner of one of the UK's largest oil refineries has agreed an extension to a loan facility with a Russian oil company that is under sanctions in the US, company accounts show.
Staines Town FC halts operations amid claims its owners breached sanctions and modern slavery laws March 29, 2022 Staines Town Football Club (STFC) has halted all operations after claiming its owners failed to comply with sanctions and breached the Modern Slavery Act 2015. The football club said it had been forced to suspend all primary operations amid an investigation into investment manager, Downing LLP, which acquired the club in 2008. “Until the necessary [...]