Rob Davies

London

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Iranian FM Araqchi arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin - as it happened

5 days ago | theguardian.com | Vicky Graham |Harry Taylor |Helen Davidson |Ben Smee |Jonathan Yerushalmy |Maya Yang | +14 more

Iran’s parliament has voted to shut down the vital Hormuz shipping channel in retaliation against Donald Trump’s attack on the country, prompting fears of a sharp spike in oil prices that could cause a global recession. A barrel of Brent crude was selling for about $77 on Friday, having risen by more than 10% since mid-June when Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites prompted missile strikes from Tehran against Tel Aviv.
Israel-Iran war live: Iran parliament votes to shut Hormuz strait in response to US attack raising fears of oil price shock

5 days ago | theguardian.com | Maya Yang |Vicky Graham |Harry Taylor |Helen Davidson |Ben Smee |Jonathan Yerushalmy | +9 more

Iran’s parliament has voted to shut down the vital Hormuz shipping channel in retaliation against Donald Trump’s attack on the country, prompting fears of a sharp spike in oil prices that could cause a global recession. A barrel of Brent crude was selling for about $77 on Friday, having risen by more than 10% since mid-June when Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear sites prompted missile strikes from Tehran against Tel Aviv.
UK manufacturing poised for funding boost to reduce energy costs

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Rob Davies |Jasper Jolly

UK manufacturing is expected to receive support to ease energy costs and boost skills, the Guardian understands, as part of a long-awaited industrial strategy due to be unveiled next week. Energy-intensive industries have long complained that they pay too much for electricity compared with competitors in the EU, while the wider industrial sector has struggled to recruit skilled staff.
Adult gaming centres failing to help problem gamblers self-exclude

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Rob Davies

Flaws in a scheme meant to help gamblers bar themselves from 24-hour slot machine shops have been described by the industry regulator as “very concerning”, following revelations in a BBC documentary. The Guardian has previously revealed how gambling operators are exploiting favourable planning and licensing laws to flood UK high streets with “adult gaming centres” (AGCs), which are disproportionately concentrated in the poorest areas.
NCA freezes £170m of UK property belonging to ally of ousted Bangladesh leader

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Rob Davies

Britain’s serious crime agency has frozen UK property worth £170m belonging to the former land minister of Bangladesh amid a crackdown on former allies of Sheikh Hasina, the autocratic leader deposed in last year’s student-led revolution. The National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed that it had frozen assets belonging to Saifuzzaman Chowdhury, who is among allies of Hasina whose sizeable UK real estate portfolios have come under scrutiny by authorities in Dhaka investigating alleged corruption.
Tory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visit

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Rob Davies |Matthew Chapman

A Conservative peer proposed delaying the UK’s proposed ban on heated tobacco, weeks after a leading cigarette company paid for him to visit its research facility in Switzerland. The tobacco and vapes bill would gradually raise the age at which consumers can buy cigarettes and other tobacco products, making the UK the first major economy to chart a course towards phasing out tobacco altogether.
Business growth in engineering biology offers rosy economic future for Norwich

1 month ago | edp24.co.uk | Rob Davies

Roz said: "Anglia Innovation Partnership’s objective is to maximise the impact of the publicly funded research that is being carried out at Norwich Research Park for the benefit of the region, nation and rest of the world.
NCA freezes £90m of London property linked to former Bangladesh regime

1 month ago | msn.com | Rob Davies

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NCA freezes £90m of London property linked to former Bangladesh regime

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Rob Davies

The UK’s serious and organised crime agency has frozen almost £90m of luxury London property belonging to two men linked to the deposed ruler of Bangladesh. In a development that comes after mounting pressure on the UK to assist Bangladesh in tracing assets linked to the former regime, the National Crime Agency (NCA) obtained nine freezing orders, official records show.
Hereford 1870s mark improvement with North Midlands Vase win

1 month ago | herefordtimes.com | Rob Davies

Marking his last day as Head Coach, Scott Sturdy, watched Hereford’s second string run out 33-51 winners against Dudley Kingswinford seconds. The 1870s started really well and opened with a try from Drew Price within ten minutes. A conversion and penalty goal from Dale Walters gave the 1870s a ten-point lead. Dudley Kingswinford responded well, they executed a penalty move from close to the 1870s line and helped by some weak tackles, crossed for a try which was converted.