Ministers urged to cut ties with P&O Ferries owner over links to Russia

26/10/2024 14:50 The Guardian

The government is facing calls to cease trading with DP World because of its partnership with Putin’s northern sea route Ministers are facing calls to review the UK’s financial ties to the multinational logistics company DP World over its business deals in Russia.The business announced a £1bn expansion of the London Gateway port earlier this month, despite a row over the transport secretary, Louise Haigh, calling its ferry subsidiary, P&O Ferries, a “rogue operator”. Continue reading...

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Georgia’s ruling party and pro-western opposition both claim election victory

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Candidates travel to Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia; report says Musk worked illegally in US at start of career – live

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Trump says on Joe Rogan podcast his biggest White House mistake was hiring ‘disloyal people’

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Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war

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Keir Starmer denies Labour misled public on tax rises

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‘Israel is trying to erase our presence’: Palestinians say ‘generals’ plan’ to clear north Gaza is under way

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