FSB report shows current state of Welsh towns and high streets The Federation of Small Businesses has published a report which says only 3% of people in Wales believe their town centre is thriving Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2022
Vladimir Putin 'may be toppled in Russian coup', according to Kremlin expert Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already led to the death of thousands of people and displaced over 2.6million people from their homes. Daily Record · Mar 14, 2022
Inside Kremlin chaos amid 'cracks in Putin regime' and faltering Ukraine invasion Russia has so far lost a number of Russian generals, with General Andrei Kolesnikov, of the 29th Combined Arms Army, killed in fighting on Friday - a top Putin's ally has admitted the war is progressing slower than expected Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022
Vladimir Putin 'may be toppled in Russian coup', Kremlin expert warns The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues well into its third week, the war so far has taken thousands of lives and displaced over 2.6million people from their homes Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022
Russian spy chiefs ‘under house arrest’ as Putin turns on his security chiefs over invasion setback Source reveals that Russian intelligence “miscalculated” the resistance expected in Ukraine in the run-up to invasion The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022
'Leaked Russian spy report' whistleblower says Ukraine invasion a 'total failure' A leaked report from Russia's spy agency said there are 'no options for a possible victory' in Ukraine. Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022
'Leaked Russian spy report' claims Ukraine invasion has been a 'total failure' A leaked report thought to be written by a member of a Russian intelligence agency has described the war in Ukraine as a 'total failure' and warns Russia has 'no way out' Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022
North East businessman takes lead at Federation of Small Businesses Martin McTague says he wants to reduce costs for small businesses and get better treatment from larger firms Birmingham Post · Mar 8, 2022
Anti-war Russian FSB agents have helped thwart three assassination attempts against Zelensky, Ukraine claims Kremlin-backed Wagner group and Chechen special forces said to be behind planned attacks The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
What to stream: Learn more about Ukraine conflict with these documentaries With the conflict unfolding in Ukraine over the past several weeks and months now coming to a head, the world has been waiting in tense anticipation for the potential outbreak of war in Europe. As Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened, postured and rattled his saber over Ukraine’s sovereignty, particularly… Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2022
Plymouth trades upbeat as city feels positive about prospects says FSB A report says the South West is the least confident region, but in Plymouth construction sites are busy and it is customer-facing businesses that are less happy Birmingham Post · Feb 22, 2022
Covid restrictions might be easing but small businesses still need all the help they can get, says FSB Access to testing should remain straightforward – especially if new variants appear Birmingham Post · Feb 22, 2022
Russia's FSB says shell from Ukrainian territory destroys Russian border guard post -Ifax Russia's FSB security service said on Monday a shell from Ukrainian territory had completely destroyed a border guard post in Russia's Rostov region but had caused no casualties, the Interfax news agency reported. Reuters · Feb 21, 2022
As it happened: US to impose sanctions on breakaway Ukraine regions following Russian recognition US President Joe Biden will soon move to prohibit US investment and trade with the self-declared republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, the White House said Monday, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he would recognise the separatist areas as independent nations. Read about the day's events… France 24 · Feb 21, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022 Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates
France 24 · Feb 20, 2022 Cryptocurrency: How ‘stablecoins’ risk destabilising global markets The Biden administration, the Federal Reserve System and the Financial Stability Board recently raised concerns about "stablecoins", suggesting that these unique cryptocurrencies could pose a major risk to global financial stability.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022 Crypto assets market ‘poses threat to global financial stability’ International watchdog highlights stablecoins as particular concern in absence of regulation
Birmingham Post · Feb 16, 2022 Urgent clarity from Welsh and UK governments needed on future business support in Wales, says FSB The Federation of Small Businesses says the concerning disconnect between Westminster and Cardiff Bay on future business support is causing confusion and bad for business
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022 US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda U.S. intelligence officials allege a conservative financial website with a significant American readership is amplifying Kremlin propaganda
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2022 Russia’s FSB agency tasked with engineering coups in Ukrainian cities, UK believes Following any invasion, FSB saboteurs are expected to install pro-Kremlin leaders in major cities
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022 How the growing Russian ransomware threat is costing companies dear With KP Snacks the latest cyber-attack victim, firms must learn to defend themselves against a mounting menace
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022 Putin’s security men: the elite group who ‘fuel his anxieties’ Russia’s growing isolation has strengthened the ‘siloviki’ who surround the president
The Conversation · Jan 21, 2022 How the Biden administration is making gains in an uphill battle against Russian hackers On Jan. 14, 2022, the FSB, Russia’s domestic intelligence service, announced that it had broken up the notorious Russia-based REvil ransomware criminal organization. The FSB said the actions were taken in response to a request from U.S. authorities. The move marks a dramatic shift in Russia’s response to criminal cyberattacks…
Birmingham Post · Jan 18, 2022 Confidence plunges among South West businesses amid rise of Omicron variant South West business leaders are now the least optimistic in the UK, according to the FSB
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022 Scottish business confidence drops as late payments increase, study shows The Federation of Small Businesses found confidence is lowest in the retail and accommodation and food industries.