Monthly Archives: February 2022
Endurance events
One possible way of spending retirement is to enroll in marathons, ironmen (or is that ironmans?), ultracycling, etc. all over the country or planet depending on ambition. Last SundayA couple of years ago I completed my first century (actually it
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.
Ukraine conflict: Russian rouble plunges after new sanctions announced
The growing tensions also helped to push the price of Brent crude oil back above $100 a barrel.
Why the world is waging economic war on Russia
Sanctions imposed by Western nations will cause major repercussions for Russia’s financial system.
Cost of living: Bill shock as energy price rises hit home
Details of bill rises are now being sent to customers, with some set to pay well over £1,000 more a year.
BP to offload stake in Rosneft amid Ukraine conflict
Two BP directors will resign from the board of the Russian state-owned oil firm “with immediate effect”.