Retired British Army colonel, 72, is oldest member of team fighting to defend Ukraine from Russian troops Ian Cunningham is part of first UK group to take up arms against Russian forces It isn’t known what his family think as they believe he’s away on a business trip The 72-year-old retired colonel had served in the … Read more
Americans can expect to see gas prices to rise to $5 a gallon in the coming weeks, as the cost of oil continues to rise in the days following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, experts say. ‘We’re getting closer to seeing our first ever major city gas price average reach $5/gal,’ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum … Read more
A viral video of Volodymyr Zelensky discussing Ukraine‘s membership of the EU with a fictional Angela Merkel has resurfaced days after the President issued a call for global leaders to accelerate his country’s ascension into the European Union. In the clip from a satire series in 2017, Zelensky is called by the then-German Chancellor who … Read more
Boris leads standing ovation for Ukraine ambassador in the House of Commons as MPs don ribbons and dress in blue and yellow to show support Boris Johnson led a standing ovation for Ukrainian ambassador at PMQs today MPs clapped and cheered when told the envoy was attending the weekly session Many members dressed in Ukraine … Read more
EU finally gets tough on Moscow banks… but Britain urges it to go further and bring in even harder measures as war in Ukraine escalates Britain, US, EU and Canada said Russian banks will be barred from Swift system A Government source said the move will harm 70 per cent of Russia’s main banks Western … Read more
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Gold is the safe haven asset but with the price rising near record highs, should you buy? By Joanne Hart, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 26 February 2022 | Updated: 11:41 GMT, 28 February 2022 At the beginning of February, gold was changing hands at $1,798 (£1,351) a troy … Read more
President Zelensky has signed a request for Ukraine to join the EU ‘immediately’ as troops withstand a fierce Russia onslaught but Brussels’ officials warn the process to join the block takes years. EU officials dampened Ukraine’s hopes that suddenly becoming part of the European club could help it better weather the Russian onslaught and speed … Read more
So what happens next? More sanctions on Russia, yes, but what about the impact of the conflict on the global recovery? And what does this mean for us? Here in Washington, where the economic response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is being coordinated, you are aware of a harsh reality. Sanctions will do serious damage … Read more
Burger King UK’s £600m flotation understood to have stalled because of investor nerves over conflict in Ukraine Plans to list the UK division of hamburger chain on the London Stock Exchange Sources suggest that listing will now be delayed until the summer By Emma Dunkley And Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, … Read more
Roman Abramovich sent shockwaves around the world of football on Saturday night by announcing he was handing the ‘stewardship and care of Chelsea FC’ to the trustees of the club’s charitable foundation. Amid fears the billionaire could face stringent sanctions from the Government, the surprising move is an attempt to protect Chelsea from continued links … Read more
Labour MP is told she is ‘historically wrong, factually wrong and morally wrong’ to make comparison between Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the situation in Israel and Palestine By MailOnline Reporter Published: 22:07 GMT, 24 February 2022 | Updated: 07:16 GMT, 25 February 2022 The Labour MP for Sunderland Central Julie Elliott was told she … Read more
Exodus of the women: RICHARD PENDLEBURY on the Polish border sees fleeing mothers and children torn from fathers forced to fight in Ukraine… as thousands of families head west to seek safety from Putin’s planes and tanks Mothers and children gathered at Korczowa border crossing with Poland Friday Poland fears there may be an influx … Read more