Tanker carrying 42,000 tonnes of Russian oil stopped by activists off UK coast April 14, 2022 A tanker carrying 42,000 tonnes of Russian oil was stopped by environmental activists off the Linconshire coast. Greenpeace campaigners confronted the vessel, the Seavictory, near the port of Immingham, demanding it turn around. The boat’s captain said it was carrying Russian cargo – which the UK has committed to banning by the end of 2022 [...]
Chelsea sale heading for full time as deadline arrives for potential world record £2.5bn deal April 13, 2022 This is a big week for Chelsea Football Club on the field, with the Blues’ men’s and women’s teams both preparing for FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday. For the men, the game is a must-win if they are to lift a trophy this season, as well as a chance to bounce back from a painful [...]
Oil prices continue resurgence amid escalating supply shortage fears April 13, 2022 Both major benchmarks extended gains today, with Russia revealing peace talks with Ukraine had reached a dead end.
Confident Putin tells Russians invasion in Ukraine is ‘going as planned’ despite Kyiv withdrawal, numerous deaths and war crime claims April 13, 2022 President Vladimir Putin insisted last night the ongoing invasion in Ukraine was “going as planned” despite a major withdrawal and significant losses. He vowed to continue Russia’s bloody offensive in Ukraine as the war neared its seventh week, telling Russians Moscow “had no other choice” and that the invasion aimed to protect people in parts [...]
Brexit made Covid vaccine rollout a success and allowed Britain to ‘lead on Ukraine’, argues Lord Frost April 13, 2022 Brexit is directly responsible for the success of the coronavirus vaccine rollout and also allowed the UK to “lead on Ukraine”, according to former Cabinet minister Lord David Frost. However, the former Brexit minister did say he would like to see progress on issues like planning reform and free trade deals. Speaking on LBC, he [...]
Troubled miner Polymetal International postpones dividend decision April 13, 2022 Anglo-Russian miner Polymetal International (Polymetal) has postponed the decision on its final dividend payment for 2021.
Renewables generated more power than gas and coal amid record wind turbine performance April 13, 2022 Renewables provided more power over the first three months of the year than gas and coal, according market specialist EnAppSys.
Biden accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ as Zelensky mocks Kremlin’s ‘noble’ war April 13, 2022 President Joe Biden has accused Vladimir Putin and Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine. This comes amid claims Russia has deliberately targeted civilians and has used chemical weapons. The Kremlin has also been accused of committing massacres in towns such as Bucha and Irpin. The President said he would use the label genocide “because it [...]
How long can Russia withstand the sanctions? April 12, 2022 | City Talk In response to its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been targeted with severe economic sanctions. How impactful will they be? We have yet to see a serious, data-driven analysis. Some predict the embargo will initiate a Russian financial collapse very quickly, while others expect it will constitute more of a long and slow drag on [...]
Ukraine in shock as corpses are ‘carpeted through Mariupol’ after Russian Army kills 10,000 while fears for chemical weapon grow April 12, 2022 As Russian troops killed more than 10,000 civilians over the past six weeks in their unsuccessful fight to capture the strategic southern port of Mariupol, the city’s major said this morning that corpses are now “carpeted through the streets” of the regional hub. He spoke as western powers warned Tuesday of a continuing build-up for [...]