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Compromise reached on COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property rights waiver

March 15, 2022 7:18 pm

After deadlock lasting 18 months, an agreement could be on the horizon.

UK sanctions 370 more individuals over Russian invasion of Ukraine

March 15, 2022 2:16 pm

Russia’s prime minister, defense minister and former president among those hit by UK sanctions.

UK cuts export support to Russia and Belarus

March 15, 2022 10:55 am

British government pulls support for companies looking to export to Russia.

UK unveils new visa scheme for Ukrainians fleeing war

March 14, 2022 6:22 pm

Move comes after government was criticized over low numbers of Ukrainians granted visas.

EU hits Russia with new sanctions on luxury goods, metals and energy projects

March 11, 2022 6:21 pm

New sanctions come as Russia shows no sign of ending Ukraine conflict.

Removing Russia’s trade privileges — what you need to know

March 11, 2022 1:32 pm

Removal of privileges is the largely symbolic first step before countries face tougher decisions over what penalties to apply.

Cod’s walloped: UK’s chip shops under strain amid Ukraine fallout

March 10, 2022 8:48 pm

Disruption to the supply of fish and other key commodities is expected to drive up prices.

UK sanctions Roman Abramovich and six other Russian oligarchs

March 10, 2022 10:49 am

Britain becomes first Western country to target Chelsea owner with sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine war gives Macron’s drive for EU autonomy new impetus

March 9, 2022 10:25 pm

Where France sees vindication, others fear Europe turning in on itself.

UK toughens ban on Russian aircraft

March 9, 2022 9:16 am

Transport secretary says new rules allow government to ‘go further’ than previous sanctions.

Germany’s Lindner pushes back on new EU debt as response to Ukraine war

March 8, 2022 6:28 pm

Finance minister not on board with calls for joint borrowing to bankroll defense and energy spending

UK to ban Russian oil imports

March 8, 2022 3:42 pm

Britain is less reliant on Russian oil than other European countries — but there are risks if Moscow shuts off its gas exports in response.

EU diplomats green-light further sanctions against Russia

March 8, 2022 1:31 pm

Measures target more oligarchs and maritime industry — but not ports.

Top EU court slams UK in Chinese fraud case but rejects Brussels’ bill

March 8, 2022 11:26 am

The Court of Justice of the European Union said the UK should have done more to prevent cheap Chinese clothing from being dumped.

UK legislation targeting Russian dirty money clears House of Commons

March 7, 2022 11:53 pm

London getting ready to sanction more Russian oligarchs next week.

UK’s Johnson insists Russian oil sanctions ‘very much on the table’

March 7, 2022 7:01 pm

British prime minister’s comments come amid caution from Western allies.

Germany’s Scholz rejects calls to ban Russian oil and gas

March 7, 2022 5:26 pm

Despite pressure from Kyiv and Washington, chancellor says Europe can’t wean itself off Russian energy overnight.

Why Britain’s Tories are addicted to Russian money

March 7, 2022 12:48 am

Politics has stymied efforts to clean up Londongrad.

UK sanctions two more Russian oligarchs over war on Ukraine

March 3, 2022 8:59 pm

Britain targets Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov.

EU’s next possible Russia targets: Ports, oligarch families, trust funds

March 3, 2022 7:18 pm

The European Commission could decide to put a fresh package on the table as soon as Friday at a meeting of EU foreign ministers. 

UK expands visa scheme for Ukrainian refugees amid criticism

March 1, 2022 3:36 pm

UK to keep biometric visa requirements and security checks on Ukrainian refugees.

Western firms, funds pull their money out of Russia

March 1, 2022 3:03 pm

From energy giants to money managers to transportation firms, global businesses are trying to yank their money out of Russia as Moscow pulls up the drawbridge. The …

EU sanctions major Russian oligarchs

February 28, 2022 9:41 pm

Bloc adds 26 new names to its list, including some of Vladimir Putin’s closest confidantes.

Stop briefing media on deals before us, MPs tell UK trade chief

February 28, 2022 9:09 pm

Row erupts after New Zealand details published online before scrutiny committee gets a look-in.

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