Octopus Energy calls on government to speed up wind power developments March 16, 2022 Octopus Energy (Octopus) has called on the government to cut red-tape and speed up the building process for ramping up wind power in the UK.
Kremlin in sudden U-turn as ceasefire seems likely: Russia ‘changing tone’ as isolated Putin drops demands for Ukraine to surrender March 16, 2022 Despite fierce fighting in the last 24 hours, with Russia’s military forces blasting Ukraine’s capital region and other major cities. Russia has softened its stance in the talks over a possible settlement and is rapidly ‘changing tone’, according to people close to the Ukraine-Russia peace talks. In fact, a ceasefire seems increasingly likely. Ihor Zhovkva, [...]
IEA warns of supply deficits with Russian oil isolated from global markets March 16, 2022 The world is set for a supply deficit of 700,000 barrels per day in the second quarter of this year, according to the IEA.
Ryanair in hot water over cost of Ukraine repatriation flights March 16, 2022 Ryanair found itself in hot water today after Larysa Gerasko, the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland, lambasted the low-cost company for increasing flight prices out of Poland. A major refugee route, Poland in recent weeks has become a safe haven for Ukrainians fleeing the horrors of the war. “Ryanair raised the prices and it’s unfortunate, and [...]
Women’s tennis chief ‘strongly’ opposed to bans for Russian and Belarusian players over Ukraine March 16, 2022 Steve Simon, the head of elite women’s tennis tour the WTA, says he “feels very strongly” that players from Russia and Belarus should not be prevented from playing because of the invasion of Ukraine. It comes after UK government ministers said assurances should be sought from Russian players that they do not support Vladimir Putin [...]
Letters: Russia inaction on Boris’ watch March 16, 2022 [Re: We mut not put ourselves into turmoil for a short-lived upper hand on Russia, March 14] I completely agree with Eliot Wilson’s piece on Monday that we must not hurt ourselves in our bid to look like we have a handle on the situation in Ukraine. The truth is we have forgone a serious policy [...]
EU aims to boost gas supplies and reduce reliance on Russia March 15, 2022 All members of the European Union (EU) will have to collectively ensure gas stores are 90 per cent full by October each year.
Kremlin cronies face more sanctions while furious Putin fires eight generals: ‘Clusterf**k’ invasion not going well’ March 15, 2022 More family members of Russian oligarchs can expect to be targeted with sanctions, a UK official said this afternoon. The official, asked about the potential to sanction family members of Russian elites, said: “Yes, there is actually quite a wide range, out of the 370, who are family members. “There is a number of members, [...]
Over 100k Brits sign up for Home for Ukraine scheme as refugee crisis continues March 15, 2022 Over 100,000 people have signed up to the government’s Home for Ukraine site, as the UK strengthens its refugee policy for Ukrainians entering the UK. Housing and Communities Secretary Michael Gove said that the UK had a history of “supporting the most vulnerable during their darkest hours”, adding there would be no limit to how [...]
FA to consider Chelsea appeal to play Middlesbrough cup tie behind closed doors March 15, 2022 The Football Association has said it will consider Chelsea’s request for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors. Chelsea appealed to the FA after being denied permission to sell further tickets to its travelling supporters under the terms of its special licence from the government. The Premier League club said [...]