Spanish, Moroccan prime ministers meet to improve ties
The governments of Spain and Morocco have held wide-ranging meetings aimed at improving historically fraught ties and striking deals on customs crossings and business development.
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Norway PM says oil profits to fund more aid to Ukraine
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway says the oil-rich Scandinavian country will become one of the world’s top donors to Ukraine when his government presents another planned military and civilian aid package.
EU assembly lifts immunity of 2 lawmakers linked to scandal
The European Parliament has removed the protective immunity of two lawmakers linked to one of the EU’s biggest corruption scandals.
Energy regulator launches British Gas investigation over prepayment meters
Debt collectors allegedly broke into homes to fit meters despite signs of children and vulnerable people living thereThe energy regulator has launched an investigation into British Gas after it emerged that agents working on its behalf ignored customer…
Shell profit doubles to record as war drives up energy costs
Global energy giant Shell says annual profits doubled to a record high last year as oil and gas prices soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Turkey slams West for security warnings ‘harming’ tourism
Turkey has slammed a group of Western countries which temporarily closed down their consulates in Istanbul over security concerns.
High-level Kyiv visit aims to deepen EU-Ukraine ties
Senior members of the European Union’s executive branch are in Ukraine looking to boost relations with the war-torn country and pave the way for it to one day join the bloc.
Heathrow airport boss quits after turbulent year
CEO John Holland-Kaye to resign after nine years at helm amid public souring of ties with airlinesHeathrow’s chief executive has announced his resignation after a difficult year for Britain’s biggest airport. John Holland-Kaye will leave his £1.5m role…
Labour renews call for ‘proper’ windfall tax as Shell declares record £32.2bn profit – UK politics live
As it happened: Prime minister speaks in interview on TalkTV to mark his 100th day in officeOn the subject of Rishi Sunak reaching his 100th day in office, my colleague Jessica Elgot has a great assessment of how it’s going. Here is an extract.After Li…
European Central Bank set to outdo Fed with half-point hike
The European Central Bank is set to go big again, with another half-point interest rate increase.