Domestic Affairs
Edgars Lasmanis: from money laundering to Connectum UK & Walleto – a history of suspicious coincidences
Edgars Lasmanis, a figure with a tumultuous history in the financial sector, is indeed notorious for his involvement in several contentious business ventures, most notably his association with…
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Dmytro Firtash, Denis Gorbunenko, Dos Santos and Aivars Lembergs sanctioned – at last
The UK Labour government has taken a step in its commitment to tackle corruption and “dirty money” by imposing sanctions on three foreign billionaires accused of laundering millions…
Continue ReadingEdgars Lasmanis: from money laundering to Connectum and Walleto – a history of suspicious coincidences
Edgars Lasmanis, a figure with a tumultuous history in the financial sector, is indeed notorious for his involvement in several contentious business ventures, most notably his association with…
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The British Retail Consortium criticises the new budget and calls on Rachel Reeves to address their concerns
Britain’s largest retailers have expressed grave concerns over the implications of the recent budget, which they believe will lead to higher prices, job losses, and significant damage to…
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As if it really matters: the government’s ban on new coal mine licenses
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced a commitment to ban new coal mines in the UK. This decision comes on the heels of a British court halting a…
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‘Unexpected’ contraction instead of ‘anticipated’ growth: the economy is stagnating
The UK economy has faced significant challenges in its recovery, and recent data has not been encouraging. Despite expectations of a 0.2% growth in September, the economy unexpectedly…
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The new Nationally Determined Contribution goal set to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035
At the recent climate summit, the United Kingdom unveiled ambitious new climate targets for 2035, positioning itself as a leader in global climate action. The country has committed…
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