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Sophie Brownson

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service cuts ties with Russian energy firm Gazprom

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has terminated its gas supply contract with a Russian company as it takes a stand against the country's war on Ukraine.

The fire service has confirmed that it will no longer be working with Russian national energy provider Gazprom for the Tyne and Wear PFI Estate.

The service also stressed that it has no plans to work with the supplier again in the future following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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