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Banks in Britain have warned the government that a plan to ban all Russians from holding more than 50,000 pounds ($65,430) in their accounts is illegal and unworkable, sources said. There are currently more than 70,000 Russian-born …
Britain added three firms to its Russia-related sanctions list on Thursday: Photon Pro LLP, Majory LLP, Djeco Group LP. The companies, registered with a British address, would be subject to an asset freeze according to a …
A surge in credit card borrowing to a record high in the United Kingdom last month has prompted concerns that low-income households are turning to expensive forms of lending to cope with rising costs of food, clothing and fuel, The Guardian …
The UK Minister for Armed Forces James Heappey will visit Baku for a day-long visit, according to UK's embassy in Azerbaijan. The visit will involve meetings with Minister of Defence Colonel General Zakir Hasanov and Foreign …
Britain on Monday instructed public sector bodies to review energy and other contracts they have with Russian firms and consider switching suppliers, noting that existing energy agreements could benefit the Russian state. Alongside …
The UK government is preparing to step in and temporarily run Russian gas giant Gazprom's British retail supply arm, Bloomberg News reported, as companies cut ties with Russian businesses. Officials are closely monitoring the …
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said the sanctions imposed by London against Russia would hit ordinary British citizens. "Without question, this is people's number one priority - I get that, …
British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and dual national Anoosheh Ashoori arrived in Britain from Iran on Thursday, Reuters reported. They arrived at the British military airbase of Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, shortly …
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold talks with the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as he bids to end the West's "addiction" to Russian oil and gas. Johnson will meet with Crown Prince …
The Foreign Office of the United Kingdom introduced sanctions against 386 members of the Russian State Duma for recognition of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. "The new sanctions will ban those listed from …
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy he is committed to further tightening sanctions to impose maximum economic cost on Russia, a Downing Street spokesperson said. The spokesperson …
The UK’s government has announced additional measures preventing the country’s exports of aviation or space-related items and technology to Russia over Moscow’s special operation in Ukraine, according to a statement released by …
The Biden administration announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs and their family members who are supporting President Vladimir Putin. Asked at the White House about the expanded sanctions, press secretary Jen …
Russian businessman Roman Abramovich has announced a decision to sell Chelsea Football Club, an English professional football team based in London, the press service said. "I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best …
The United Kingdom may break off diplomatic relations with Russia, Russian ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin told the Rossiya TV channel. His words are quoted by . "The opportunity to do so always exists, but we are …
Russian citizens complain about aggressive actions by the UK residents amid a special operation on the territory of Ukraine, the press service of the Russian Embassy in this country reports. "In connection with the …
Sberbank was included in the UK sanctions list updated on Tuesday. Restrictive measures have been introduced against the bank’s correspondent accounts, and clearing operations in pounds sterling were also banned. According to the …
Oil company BP said on Sunday that it will exit its 19.75% stake in Russian company Rosneft due to a Russian special operation in Ukraine. "The BP board today announced that BP will exit its shareholding in Rosneft. BP has held a …
English football club’s Russian owner says he is handing over stewardship of Premier League team to trustees of its charitable foundation
The Covent Garden Theater has canceled the summer tour of the artists of the State Academic Bolshoi Theater (SABT) due to events in Ukraine, the theater reported. "The Bolshoi Theater's London tour is organized …
