Metal price rises will hit shoppers, exchange chief warns
Craig TaylorUK shoppers are likely to face higher prices, the head of the London Metal Exchange says. BBC News – Business
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Ukraine conflict: Growing numbers of firms pull back from Russia
Reputational risk and practical difficulties are making it harder to do business in the country. BBC News – Business
Russian oligarch Fridman warns sanctions will not stop war
But Mikhail Fridman avoids criticising President Putin as it could be risky for himself and staff. BBC News – Business
UK petrol price jumps above £1.50 as oil costs rise
Fuel costs reach new highs as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to affect global oil prices. BBC News – Business
West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift
The EU, US and allies will block a number of Russian banks from the main global payment system, Swift. BBC News – Business
Russia bans British airlines from its airspace
Russia says the move is a response to the UK’s ‘unfriendly’ decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK. BBC News – Business