Tag Archives: Ukraine

What’s the good of Boris Johnson’s 6 point plan for Ukraine?

Posted on March 6, 2022 by henry tapper

Johnson is an ideas not a rules man. He came close to running out of ideas last month, because he broke so many rules, but there’s nothing like a foreign crisis to divert focus and Johnson has been busy reminding … Continue reading →

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Life during wartime

Posted on March 5, 2022 by henry tapper

A comment on yesterday’s blog on the impact of the Ukrainian war on our pensions Henry What was invested in your funds is no longer relevant – what is invested now is to all intents and purposes zero. So for … Continue reading →

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The West must learn fortitude.

Posted on February 28, 2022 by henry tapper

The world is living through a perilous moment. Ukrainians are offering it a lesson in fortitude. Birdsong above Kyiv. Soon, the curfew on the city will lift. And millions can emerge from their bunkers. From our conversations over this weekend, … Continue reading →

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UKrainians

Posted on February 27, 2022 by henry tapper

Slovak authorities said in the 24 hours until 06:00 GMT on Saturday, some 10,000 people entered the country at their three crossings with Ukraine. This is almost ten times the normal figure. More than 43,000 Ukrainians have fled to Romania … Continue reading →

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Swift – does Russia get the message?

Posted on February 25, 2022 by henry tapper

This blog is about Swift, I don’t use it but you may – so skip the explanation if you do – it’s for the non-bankers among us! With the rapid deterioration of the Russia/Ukraine situation, you’re going to hear a … Continue reading →

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Stop – Putin – stop!

Posted on February 22, 2022 by henry tapper

  Last night, BBC2 ran a program on the invasion of Russia by the Germans in the second world war. Hitler was characterised as a man who wanted German to be permanently at war as (for him) it energised the … Continue reading →

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Performance enhancing rugs

Posted on June 20, 2012 by henry tapper

News is coming in that Wayne Rooney has tested positive for a performance enhancing rug.  His magnificent header from all of 6 inches crowned another fab night’s footie in Ukrania. And this in a game that but for Capello’s pleading, our … Continue reading →

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