Ukraine’s Naftogaz says Russia told to pay $5bn for seizing Crimea assets April 13, 2023 Naftogaz revealed Moscow had been ordered by an arbitration court in The Hague to pay $5bn compensation for unlawfully expropriating assets.
Everton could be on minus points if points deduction for fair play enforced October 25, 2023 The Premier League has recommended a 12-point deduction be slapped on Everton in relation to breaches of Financial Fair Play Regulations. Reports in the Telegraph suggest that the independent commission that rules on financial breaches has been told to impose a heavy sanction. The Merseyside club were referred by the Premier League to the commission [...]
South Africa forward accused of racial slur against England player October 22, 2023 South Africa forward Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of directing a racial slur at England’s Tom Curry in his side’s 16-15 World Cup semi-final win on Saturday. Curry was heard asking referee Ben O’Keeffe: “Sir, Sir, if their hooker calls me a white c**t what do I do?” The New Zealander replied: “Nothing please. I’ll [...]
PwC fined £15m by FCA after London Capital & Finance fraud failure August 16, 2024 PwC has been fined £15m by the Financial Conduct Authority after it failed to alert the regulator that London Capital & Finance (LCF) might be involved in fraudulent activity. In the first ever fine issued by the FCA to an audit firm, the watchdog said that PwC had encountered “significant issues” throughout their 2016 audit [...]
Is Venezuela about to invade Guyana for its oilfields? December 7, 2023 Venezuela is trying to claim roughly two-thirds of neighbouring country Guyana following a recent referendum vote on an oil-rich land dispute. The area, known as Essequibo, is predominantly jungle but the oil off its coast is likely driving the action by Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, who said the proposal to set up a region there [...]
Siemens loses £512m as it gears up for full Russian exit after 170 years May 12, 2022 Siemens is set to face a €600m (£512m) hit in the second quarter after announcing its full exit from the Russian market after 170 years.
European golf chiefs disappointed as LIV stars including Poulter win Scottish Open ban appeal July 5, 2022 European golf chief Keith Pelley says he is “disappointed” after attempts to ban players who have joined the rival LIV Golf series from this week’s Scottish Open were thwarted. English Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter, who is among the stars to have signed up to the new big-money, Saudi-backed circuit, and 15 other players won [...]
Marcus Rashford hit with one of biggest fines in Premier League history January 30, 2024 Rashford has apologised and could return to the United team this week.
Gas prices soar as Russia cuts off flows from Nord Stream pipeline September 5, 2022 Gas prices have spiked after Gazprom cut off gas flows into Europe via the key Russia-Germany Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
UK and allies ‘reserve right to respond appropriately’ after Gulf of Aden strike January 27, 2024 Britain and its allies “reserve the right to respond appropriately” after a missile strike claimed by Houthi rebels on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, the Government has said. The Marlin Luanda was sent up in flames after an attack off the coast of Yemen on Friday, days after the latest round of [...]