Snow to hit Britain with big freeze as temperatures plunge to -3C, Met Office...
The UK is set to face plunging sub-zero temperatures as snow and gales are forecast for later this week.
It comes just days after back-to-back destructive...
US, Caspian countries discuss improved cooperation
Countries in Caspian Sea region, US mark 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations.
The US and the countries in the Caspian Sea region discussed improved...
Spike in energy prices expected as Ofgem brings forward price cap announcement
Energy regulator Ofgem will on Thursday reveal what is expected to be a crippling rise in energy bills for millions of households.
The regulator said it...
£8.7bn written off by Government in relation to Covid pandemic PPE
Some £8.7 billion spent by the Government on personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic has been written off, according to annual accounts.
New documents from...
Union Flag will not fly over Belfast City Hall on Prince Andrew’s birthday
Belfast City Council have confirmed that the Union Flag will not fly over city hall to mark the Duke of York’s birthday later this month.
The...
Care home residents’ joy as visiting restrictions lifted
Care home residents are celebrating the lifting of restrictions on the number of visitors they can receive.
From Monday, those living in care homes in England...
Oil prices rise almost 1% during in week ending Jan. 28
Heightened tensions in Eastern Europe continue to fuel supply concerns, especially in EU.
Oil prices rose almost 1% during the week ending Jan. 28 mainly due...
Russia moves medical supplies near Ukraine, fuelling US concerns
Russia is not only pouring soldiers into the military buildup near Ukraine but other supplies including blood and other medical materials that would allow it to treat casualties as well, in...
Azerbaijan’s oil fund places $1.1B deposit in Turkey’s central bank
The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) has placed a 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) deposit account within the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey...
Bank of England: UK capital issuance rises to £20.9bn in December
Total gross capital issuance by all UK residents came in at £31.2bn ($41.7bn) in December, £20.9bn lower than in November, and £11.1bn lower than the previous six-month average, according...