Business & Economy

Published: 24 February 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online As the Ukraine war enters its fourth year, a new report shows that Russia’s crude oil exports remain higher than before its full‑scale invasion in 2022, despite sanctions imposed by Western nations aimed at cutting off Moscow’s energy revenues. According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), the volume of Russian crude oil exports...

Published: 24 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Campaigners have expressed frustration over the “achingly slow” progress of gender equality across Britain’s leading businesses. Recent research demonstrates that despite years of pledges, FTSE 100 companies still have only nine female chief executives, showing minimal change over the past year. The government-backed FTSE Women Leaders Review highlighted that the average number of women leading these top firms...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Global logistics giant FedEx has launched a high‑stakes lawsuit against the United States government seeking the return of tariffs it paid under emergency trade measures introduced by former President Donald Trump — a legal battle that could reshape how businesses recoup costs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the contested levies. In its complaint filed on Monday in the...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The Trump Organization has revealed detailed proposals for what would be Australia’s tallest building, a mixed‑use skyscraper slated for the heart of Sydney that would redefine the city’s skyline and challenge existing height records. The announcement marks a major international expansion for the U.S. developer and underscores growing interest in Asia‑Pacific real estate markets. According to plans filed with New...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Asia’s economic landscape is entering a period of cautious recalibration after the **U.S. Supreme Court struck down key tariff measures introduced under former President Donald Trump that had imposed heightened duties on imports from major trading partners. The landmark ruling, delivered late last week, found that Trump’s sweeping tariff regime exceeded presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act,...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A company director has been sentenced to prison after orchestrating a multi‑million‑pound airline parts fraud that undermined safety standards in the global aviation supply chain. Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, 38, was jailed for four years and eight months at Southwark Crown Court on Monday after admitting fraudulent trading in connection with the sale of almost £7 million worth of counterfeit...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A rural property owner in South Wales has been ordered to demolish four luxury cabins listed on short‑term rental platforms, including Airbnb, after a local planning authority ruled that the structures were built without the necessary permission. The decision has drawn attention from both planning law specialists and hosts in the tourism sector, highlighting tensions between rural development, regulation and...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Bill Kelty’s bold remarks on tax reform at a parliamentary inquiry have sparked renewed debate over Australia’s economic direction and fiscal fairness. In an emotionally charged session dominated by concerns about intergenerational inequality, Kelty urged lawmakers to rethink surface‑level changes and pursue a deeper overhaul of the nation’s tax framework. The veteran union leader and former Reserve Bank...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Scottish National Party (SNP) has come under fire for charging £750 per ticket to attend a high‑profile business event that includes the opportunity for attendees to enjoy a “beer and a blether” with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, amid a campaign‑conscious moment ahead of next year’s Scottish Parliament elections. Marketed as the party’s annual Business Day,...

Published: 23 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Rory Amon trial heard powerful evidence in the Supreme Court of New South Wales this week. A former New South Wales MP stands accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy in 2017. The alleged victim, now aged 22, told jurors he did not understand their first meeting was meant to be sexual. His testimony formed a central...