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Image for Hong Kong deputy chief says he plans to run for city’s top jobTop Stories

Hong Kong Deputy Chief Says He Plans to Run for City’s Top Job

Image for Mariupol a strategic prize for Russia, symbol of resistance for UkraineTop Stories

Mariupol a Strategic Prize for Russia, Symbol of Resistance for Ukraine

Image for British royals dance, make chocolate in Belize as tour brightensTop Stories

British Royals Dance, Make Chocolate in Belize as Tour Brightens

Image for Queen meets Canadian PM in first in-person meeting since catching COVIDTop Stories

Queen Meets Canadian PM in First In-Person Meeting Since Catching Covid

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New Russian Sanctions – the Implications for Financial Institutions

Date: February 25, 2022

By Jack Pestill, Royds Withy King As has been widely reported in the news, the UK has announced new financial sanctions against Russia, in response to its military offensive against Ukraine. Governments in the US and the EU have done likewise. These new UK sanctions presently consist of asset freezes against several Russian banks and...

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Mike Pompeo, Who Riled China While in Office, to Visit Taiwan

Date: February 21, 2022

TAIPEI (Reuters) – Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who riled China while in office with his criticism of it and attacks on its ruling Communist Party, will visit Taiwan next week and meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the Taiwan government said on Monday. Pompeo served under then-President Donald Trump from 2018 until the end...

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‘State of the City’ Report on Britain’s Financial Sector Due This Summer

Date: February 11, 2022

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will publish this summer its first annual report on efforts to improve the global competitiveness of its financial sector, the government is due to say on Thursday. Britain left the European Union without a deal for access to the bloc’s financial services sector, putting the government under pressure...

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China’s Miniso to Double U.S. Stores, Add Ny ‘flagship’ as Pandemic Slashes Mall Rents

Date: September 15, 2021

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Gatwick Airport Urges UK to Ease Travel Rules as Seeks Reprieve From Banks

Date: August 17, 2021

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As Taliban Advances, China Lays Groundwork to Accept an Awkward Reality

Date: August 16, 2021

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