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Russia Says U.S. ‘adding Fuel to the Fire’ by Sending Rockets to Ukraine
Date: June 1, 2022
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia on Wednesday sharply criticised a U.S. decision to supply advanced rocket systems and munitions to Ukraine, warning of an increased risk of direct confrontation with Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters: “We believe that the United States is purposefully and diligently adding fuel to the fire.” When asked how Russia...
Why the Road to Global Growth Runs Through London
Date: May 30, 2022
By Andrew Boni, CEO & Co-Founder of Iterable When Silicon Valley casts its eyes abroad, one destination stands out amongst the rest: London. For years, London has risen up in the ranks of emerging tech hubs, on par with New York and Berlin. Despite economic and political hurdles, London has continued its upward momentum, and...
Analysis-Britain’s Shrunken Workforce Hampers Covid Recovery
Date: May 26, 2022
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s economy regained its pre-COVID size late last year, but in one crucial way it has not recovered: there are 400,000 fewer workers than at the start of the pandemic. This stands in contrast to most other big, rich economies where the labour force has recovered more, and adds...
Ripe for a Lending Revolution
Date: May 25, 2022
By Shabnam Wazed, Founder CEO of AGAM International Credit is the lifeline of every economy and is a key component for every individual’s financial progression through life. Technology continues to change our lives apace, and credit is just at the beginning of its revolution. While historically credit was assessed on our spending history, innovations in...
Tennis-It’s Like We Do Not Exist, Says Ukrainian Kostyuk
Date: May 25, 2022
By Sudipto Ganguly PARIS (Reuters) -Kyiv-born Marta Kostyuk criticised the WTA players’ council on Tuesday for failing to consult Ukrainian players on the decision to strip Wimbledon of ranking points, and branded Belarusian Victoria Azarenka’s place among the council members “ridiculous”. The men’s and women’s tennis governing bodies last week took away ranking points from...
UK CEO Pay Rebounds, Gap Widens With Workers – Report
Date: May 23, 2022
LONDON (Reuters) – British chief executives’ pay is on track to exceed their employees’ median earnings by more than before the COVID-19 pandemic as profits and executive bonuses rebound, a report from Britain’s High Pay Centre showed on Monday. The ratio of executive pay to median earnings had fallen sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, due...