The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Simmons

Barclays to relocate to Bank House in Newcastle city centre

The banking giant is moving from its Quayside base into the new office tower later this year

Birmingham Post · Jun 6, 2023

People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions

This week's companies announcing new arrivals and promotions include Elanders UK, Aon plc and The Lakes Distillery

Birmingham Post · Jan 13, 2023

NATO chief says alliance will not back down on Ukraine aid

NATO Secretary General calls on member states to pledge more aid for Kyiv during winter amid relentless Russian attacks.

Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022

Bank of England raises interest rates in bid to tame inflation

UK’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 1.75 percent, its highest level since 2008, and warns of recession ahead.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Talks spur deal on humanitarian corridors

Ukraine-Russia news from March 3: Kyiv and Moscow agree on plan for safe corridors to evacuate civilians.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv TV tower hit in alleged attack

Russia-Ukraine crisis news from March 1: Washington says Russian ‘crimes’ in Ukraine are ‘mounting by the hour’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2022

Ukraine slams ‘horrific’ strikes on Kyiv amid Russian advance

Blasts are heard as Ukraine’s capital comes under increasing threat from invading Russian forces.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US to impose sanctions on Putin

Ukraine news from February 25: Biden plans move to freeze assets of Putin and Russian foreign minister.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2022