Monday, February 28, 2022

Meerkat ads pulled over Ukraine war sensitivities

Comparethemarket's Aleksandr Orlov is a fictional rich Russian living in London.

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Petrol prices: Are we paying too much at the pump?

Fuel retailers face calls to reduce prices, as the cost of living rises

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Russia hits back at Europe over flight ban

Moscow is shutting its skies to 36 countries following Western sanctions against Russia.

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UK petrol price jumps above £1.50 as oil costs rise

Fuel costs reach new highs as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to affect global oil prices.

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Nationwide customers hit by fresh payment problem

Payments into and out of accounts are delayed in the latest round of disruption to hit the building society.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

UK fast-tracks law to tackle Russian 'dirty money'

The new law follows the invasion of Ukraine and will target money-laundering by foreign oligarchs.

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Why the world is waging economic war on Russia

Sanctions imposed by Western nations will cause major repercussions for Russia's financial system.

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How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'.

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Ukraine invasion: Russian planes face near-total airspace ban to west

An EU official says most countries on the continent are expected to limit access to Russian airlines.

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Saturday, February 26, 2022

Volunteers are helping lower bills for those on low incomes

Specialist community groups are offering workshops and home visits to help people cut energy bills.

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UK-Canada trade rift: What it means for cheese, beef and cars

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