British manufacturing grew at the slowest pace in 13 months in March and price pressures, which had shown some signs of “easing”, worsened. S&P Global manufacturing PMI fell to 55.2 from 58 in February. The index for new orders was at its lowest level since January 2021, having been hit by the slowdown in domestic […]
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Britain ‘targets Russian propaganda’ with latest round of sanctions
The latest round of British sanctions against Russia is designed to target those who promote state propaganda, British Foreign Secretary Liz Tras said today. “Putin’s war in Ukraine is based on a torrent of lies,” Tras said in a statement. “Britain has led the world in exposing the Kremlin’s misinformation, and this latest round of […]
Putin’s isolation from Europe could create opportunities for African gas
With the US, EU and UK seeking to phase out Russian gas imports, Western leaders could turn to liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in sub-Saharan Africa to smooth the energy transition, according to CNBC . Russia and the West remain at loggerheads over gas payments, on which Europe’s exports depend heavily, with Moscow insisting that […]
Britain will not pay in rubles for gas, London clarifies
Britain will not pay in rubles for Russian goods such as gas and is in contact with British companies that may be concerned about the issue or the impact it will have on industries and manufacturers across Europe, said a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson. . The Kremlin announced today that all of Russia’s […]
Britain has issued 25,500 visas to Ukrainian refugees
The British government announced today that it has granted 25,500 visas (entry visas) to Ukrainians under programs created to allow refugees to enter the country after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month. Data from the Home Office show that 22,800 entry visas have been issued under the Ukrainian Family Plan, which allows applicants to reunite […]
‘Partygate’: The first fines in the Johnson administration
The case had been in hiding for a month due to the war in Ukraine, but is now back in the spotlight. The tone changes within the Conservatives. The case of the 16 scandalous parties of the Johnson government in the middle of a coronavirus is characterized by the British media as “Partygate Saga”, meaning […]
Britain: Credit card lending rises to five-year high
Consumer lending in Britain rose last month to a five-year high, largely due to rising credit card lending, which analysts say may be a sign of rising living costs. Bank of England data showed that consumer credit increased by 1, 1.876 billion ($ 2.46 billion) in February, about 1 1 billion more than expected and […]
Ukraine: Russia wants to create “North and South Korea” situation, Ukrainian secret services say
LAST UPDATE: 12:42 Russia is trying to split Ukraine in two to create a Moscow-controlled area after it failed to occupy the entire country, the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence said on Sunday, according to Reuters. “In fact, this is an attempt to create North and South Korea in Ukraine,” Kyrylo Budanov said, adding that […]
Britain: Sanctions on Russia will be lifted if it withdraws from Ukraine
Sanctions imposed on Russian companies and Russian citizens could be lifted if Russia withdraws from Ukraine and pledges to end its aggression, British Foreign Secretary Liz Tras told the Telegraph. “What we do know is that Russia has signed multiple agreements with which it simply does not comply. Therefore, there must be tough pressure, such […]
Britain: New sanctions on 65 individuals and companies in Russia in connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The British government has imposed sanctions on 65 other individuals and companies in Russia in connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Handlesblatt. Among them is the Russian arms company Kronstadt, which is the producer of the armed Orion unmanned aircraft and other unmanned aircraft, according to a statement from the British Ministry […]
