Brits to get ‘much-needed respite’ with energy price cap to drop by 15 per cent February 16, 2024 It said the cap will keep going down until July, which is also due to the seasonal change, causing less Brits to use oil and gas for heating especially.
Gaza: Lord Cameron says Israel must ‘stop and think seriously’ over Rafah offensive February 12, 2024 Israel announced that during the operation, two hostages, taken by terror group Hamas during its 7 October assault, had been freed.
Coca-Cola HBC follows McDonald’s in feeling the heat of Israel-Gaza war boycotts February 6, 2024 Shares in Coca Cola HBC edged down this morning amid warnings from analysts that the bottler of the iconic fizzy drink could be the latest to feel the financial pain of Pro-Palestntain boycotts.
McDonald’s trades below expectations as Israel-Gaza war protests hurt sales February 5, 2024 McDonald’s traded below investor expectations and sales slowed in many markets in part due to protests over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Global sales across its stores grew 3.4 per cent in the fourth quarter below analyst expectations of 4.7 per cent. While revenue reached $6.41bn (£5.11bn) down 0.7 per cent from estimates of $6.45bn [...]
Minister insists military is ‘ready’ after report warns UK too weak for war with Russia February 4, 2024 A government minister has insisted the UK’s military services “are ready to be there” after a report claimed Britain was too weak to conduct a war with Russia.
Stop Red Sea attacks, foreign secretary tells Houthis after latest UK-US air strikes February 4, 2024 The Foreign Secretary has implored the Houthis to stop their “reckless” attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea following the latest UK-US air strikes.
What does the ICJ ruling on Gaza mean for Israel and its friends? January 26, 2024 On Friday the International Court of Justice demanded that Israel try to contain death and damage in its military offensive, though it stopped short of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza in a genocide case filed by South Africa. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press on with the war. “We will continue to do what [...]
ICJ stops short of calling for Gaza ceasefire as Israel’s Netanyahu brands genocide claim ‘outrageous’ January 26, 2024 The US has said Israel has the right to defend itself but has also spoken about the need for the country to protect civilians in Gaza and allow more aid in.
UK politicians slam Netanyahu’s opposition to two-state solution January 21, 2024 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to a two-state solution in Gaza has been criticised by Grant Shapps and Yvette Cooper as “disappointing” and “unacceptable”.
Lammy rebukes Netanyahu’s ‘unacceptable’ opposition to Palestinian state January 20, 2024 David Lammy has said he backs US calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state when the war in the Middle East ends, and branded Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition to the plans “unacceptable”.