UK to move £2.5bn Abramovich funds to Ukraine
Keir Starmer announces the UK will instruct the transfer of £2.5bn from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale to a Ukraine foundation, giving the oligarch a final chance to comply or face court.
Keir Starmer announces the UK will instruct the transfer of £2.5bn from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale to a Ukraine foundation, giving the oligarch a final chance to comply or face court.
UBS Asset Management hires former LGIM chief investment officer Sonja Laud to co-lead its combined investment unit overseeing £1.6tn. Discover the strategic move reshaping the fund management landscape.
Hudson Bay Capital, founded by former Morgan Stanley traders, opens a Dubai office as part of its global expansion. Discover the strategy behind this key move for the $19bn hedge fund.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz details a US-led plan for peacekeepers to defend Ukraine post-ceasefire, as Zelenskyy hints at a near-finalised deal. Explore the latest from day 1,393 of the war.
The Guardian has issued clarifications regarding a report on A&E waiting times and a story on international climate aid. Read the full details of the corrections here.
A major UK survey finds one in nine 13-17 year olds asked to handle drugs, weapons or money. Over 120,000 teens accepted, revealing a hidden crisis of child criminal exploitation.
US and European leaders met in Berlin to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine in a potential peace deal with Russia. While progress was made, critical issues like occupied territories remain unresolved. Read the full analysis.
PM Keir Starmer tells MPs any Russia-Ukraine agreement will fail without strong military guarantees, as Kyiv faces US pressure over a Trump-backed plan. Read the latest.
Donald Trump states Ukraine's president is hesitant to accept a US-authored peace framework as Zelenskyy meets European leaders in London. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes recent US-mediated peace talks as constructive but challenging. Read the latest on the Ukraine war and diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets UK PM Starmer and E3 allies in London. Talks focus on fragile peace negotiations and future support as Russia demands 'radical changes'. Read the latest.
As the war grinds into 2025, Ukraine faces a brutal strategic dilemma. Explore the painful choices between negotiation and continued conflict, and what it means for Europe's future. Read the full analysis.
Ukraine's president heads to London for key talks with European leaders following inconclusive US negotiations. Russia's massive drone strikes target energy infrastructure.
European leaders warn a second Trump presidency could halt US aid to Ukraine, emboldening Putin and forcing a radical EU defence rethink. Read the urgent analysis.
US and Ukrainian officials conclude talks in Miami, stating real progress depends on Russia's willingness to end the war. Meanwhile, drone attacks continue on both sides.
Details of Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, involving an immediate ceasefire and a referendum in occupied territories. Explore the international reaction and potential impact.
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly denies a report claiming he warned of a US 'betrayal' of Ukraine, as EU leaders scramble to secure vital funding for Kyiv. Read the latest on the diplomatic tensions.
Investors have pulled over £10bn in six months, with UK-focused funds hardest hit. Analysts warn of prolonged market instability and rising gilt yields. Read the full analysis.
Vladimir Putin threatens military action if Ukraine doesn't withdraw from Donbas, casting doubt on Trump's peace efforts. Read the latest on the stalled negotiations.
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
High Ground Capital, the hedge fund founded by former TCI partners, has surged 35% year-to-date. Discover the strategy behind this impressive performance and its market outlook.
Terry Smith's Fundsmith Equity fund heads for its worst year of outflows, with investors pulling over £5bn. Discover the reasons behind the retreat and the fund's performance. Read the full analysis.
Investors have withdrawn over £10bn from UK equity funds in six months, a record outflow driven by Budget uncertainty. Analysis reveals the prolonged sell-off's impact.
Ukrainian, British, and Estonian officials condemn Russia's 'fruitless' peace talks. Latest battlefield updates, EU funding plans, and global sanctions on day 1,380 of the war.
Vladimir Putin is now the main barrier to a Ukraine peace agreement after rejecting the latest US proposal. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's uncompromising stance on territory and Kyiv's future.
Powervault, the London-based home battery firm backed by the Mayor's fund, has collapsed. The firm, which raised over £10m, is the latest UK energy tech casualty. Read the full story.
US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine hit a wall as Vladimir Putin refuses compromise. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's strategy and the controversial role of Trump's envoy.
Future Fund CEO Raphael Arndt faces parliamentary scrutiny over a $20,000 hotel stay for a staff member on a US 'scoping trip'. Watch the video and read the full report.
Labour faces backlash over a £5bn tax raid on salary sacrifice pensions and new powers to mandate fund investments, with critics warning of a 'war on savers'. Read the full analysis.
Australia's Future Fund faces scrutiny after spending £20,000 on a business-class trip for a former assistant to scope US hotels. Read the full investigation into the sovereign wealth fund's expenses.