British Isles
Thursday, 10 March 2022 21:04
Lord Barker resigns from oligarch-linked EN+
Former government energy minister, Lord Barker, has resigned as chairman of EN+, the aluminium giant founded by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. The Conservative peer's resignation came as he faced pressure to cut ties with Russia. Mr…
Thursday, 10 March 2022 21:02
Anglican Communion supports fleeing refugees
The CofE's Diocese in Europe has joined forces with mission agency USPG to launch an emergency appeal to support Christian charities and churches carrying out humanitarian work both in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries. They have…
Thursday, 10 March 2022 20:56
Britain increases weapons shipments to Ukraine
Defence secretary Ben Wallace confirmed the UK had delivered 3,615 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, and will provide a ‘small consignment’ of Javelin anti-tank missiles. ‘The international community has donated 900+ manned portable air defence missiles, thousands…
Thursday, 10 March 2022 20:53
Inflation and household bills
With inflation rising, young people are feeling the pinch more than ever. In a national poll conducted at the beginning of 2022, which involved more than 11,000 people, London came out bottom - with just 37%…
Thursday, 10 March 2022 20:51
Technology must tackle scam advertisements
The Government is failing to tackle an alarming growth in fraud nationwide. An updated draft of the Online Safety Bill will address laws covering harmful user-generated posts, adverts, and promotions. Images of celebrities are regularly used…
Thursday, 03 March 2022 22:30
Sanctioned elsewhere but not by the UK
There are several individuals being sanctioned by other nations but not by the UK. Oleg Deripaska was sanctioned by America for money laundering, ordering the murder of a business rival, illegally wiretapping government officials, extortion, racketeering…