Jenny Gross
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Trade Between Russia and Britain Falls to Lowest Level on Record
New figures show the extent to which the British government’s economic sanctions against Russia are having an effect.
U.K. Approves Covid Booster Vaccine That Targets Two Variants
The vaccine, which has been approved for adults, generated a strong immune response against both the original virus and the Omicron variant.
OPEC Plus Members Meet to Decide Whether to Increase Oil Production
The group’s monthly meeting comes as global oil prices remain high and inventories run low.
London’s Heathrow Airport Will Limit Passengers for the Summer
With Heathrow facing staff shortages that have significantly constrained the airport’s capacity, the airport’s C.E.O. asks airlines to stop selling tickets until September.
Oil Companies Oppose Windfall Tax in Britain Despie Record Profits
Oil and gas companies say that charging them a 25 percent tax on profits could deter future investment at a critical time for Britain.
HSBC Executive Comments Downplays Climate Change Risk
Stuart Kirk, the head of responsible investing for the bank’s asset management division, said the risks of climate change had been overblown. “Who cares if...
‘Another Unequal Burden’: Working with Long Covid
Some research has shown that lingering Covid symptoms are more prevalent in people in their 30s and 40s — when workers are often in the...
P & O Ferries Lays Off 800 U.K. Workers With No Notice
The abrupt terminations caused widespread service cancellations and drew immediate backlash from government officials and unions.
Djokovic Is Willing to Skip Wimbledon and French Open to Avoid Vaccine
His comments came in a BBC interview weeks after he was forced to leave Australia and miss out on competing for a 10th Australian Open...
Rotterdam to Dismantle Bridge for Jeff Bezos’s Superyacht
The middle section of the Dutch port’s historic Koningshaven Bridge will be temporarily dismantled so that a boat being built for Jeff Bezos, the founder...