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Ukraine crisis: Who are the three Russian oligarchs dubbed 'Putin's cronies' hit by UK sanctions? - Sky News

Boris Johnson has announced sanctions against three Russian oligarchs as the UK takes action against Vladimir Putin's "cronies" in response to the "renewed invasion" of Ukraine.

The prime minister declared a "first barrage" of punitive measures were being taken against Gennady Timchenko, Boris Rotenberg and his nephew Igor Rotenberg - with the trio described as "three very high net worth individuals".

Their assets in this country will be frozen - with anyone in Britain banned from having any dealings with them - and they face a UK travel ban, Mr Johnson said.

So who are the three oligarchs? Sky News explains.

Gennady Timchenko

Mr Timchenko is a billionaire ally of Mr Putin and one of the most powerful people in Russia.

According to Forbes, the 69-year-old is worth $23.5bn (£17.3bn) and has stakes in various Russian businesses, including gas company Novatek and petrochemical producer Sibur Holding.

He owns the private investment group Volga, which specialises in investments in energy, transport and infrastructure assets.

He is also chairman of the Russian national hockey league and president of the SKA Saint-Petersburg Hockey Club.

Mr Timchenko and Mr Putin have reportedly been friends since at least the early 1990s when the businessman was a St Petersburg oil trader and the now-Russian president was a rising politician.

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Mr Timchenko went on to co-found Gunvor, a Swiss-based trading house that exports billions of dollars-worth of Russian oil.

He is a major shareholder in Rossiya, one of the five Russian banks that have been sanctioned by Mr Johnson.

Rossiya is stakeholder in National Media Group which supported the destabilisation of Ukraine after Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea, the UK government says.

It adds that Mr Timchenko has been involved in action that "undermines or threatens the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine".

The US previously announced sanctions against Mr Timchenko in 2014.

Boris Rotenberg

Mr Rotenberg is a childhood friend of Putin and a co-owner of SMP Bank, along with his brother Arkady.

He is a former judo sparring partner of the Russian president and the pair often play ice-hockey together.

According to Forbes, Mr Rotenberg is worth $1.2bn (£886m).

The UK government describes Mr Rotenberg as "a prominent Russian businessman with close personal ties" to Mr Putin.

It says he has benefitted from supporting the Russian government through his role at SMP Bank.

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The Rotenberg brothers were hit by US sanctions and had assets frozen in 2014 because of their close ties to Mr Putin.

The US Treasury claimed that the Russian president had awarded the Rotenbergs billions of dollars in contracts with gas giant Gazprom and for the Sochi Olympics.

Boris Rotenberg's son Roman was recently named head coach of leading ice-hockey team SKA St Petersburg despite never having played or managed professionally.

His other son, also named Boris, played as a defender for Dynamo Moscow football club from 2011-2016, sparking allegations that he was in the team only because his father was chairman.

Igor Rotenberg

Igor Rotenberg is the son of billionaire Arkady Rotenberg, a close friend of Mr Putin.

The 48-year-old controls drilling company Gazprom Bureniye and is worth $1.1bn, according to Forbes.

After the US imposed sanctions against his father in 2014, Mr Rotenberg bought his father's stakes in some assets.

The UK government says Mr Rotenberg is "a prominent Russian businessmen with close familial ties to President Putin".

He is chairman of the board of directors of National Telematic Systems and a shareholder in RT-Invest Transport System, which are "of strategic significance to the government of Russia", it adds.

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Birmingham and the Black Country hit by 2.8 magnitude earthquake - Sky News

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck the West Midlands on Monday night, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said.

The BGS said the quake hit Walsall, near Birmingham, at a depth of 7km (4.35 miles) at 10.59pm.

The effects of the earthquake were felt in a 20km (12.4 miles) radius from its epicentre, with tremors also detected by residents in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Dudley.

People told the BGS that it shook their homes and one person said it "was like a wardrobe had fallen over or an explosion blast against the window".

The BGS said the quake was approximately 13km (eight miles) east of the magnitude 4.7 Dudley earthquake, which was felt over most of England when it struck on 22 September 2002.

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Shropshire Flooding: Record levels expected at River Severn to peak in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge - Shropshire Live

Flooding is affecting homes and businesses across Shropshire with the River Severn set to peak in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge today at expected record levels.

Ironbridge

The river level has now reached 6.2 metres in the area around The Wharfage at Ironbridge.

The Environment Agency yesterday issued a Severe Flood Warning for Ironbridge, with river levels threatening to over-top flood barriers along The Wharfage.

This means that it’s no longer safe to go behind the flood barriers and The Wharfage is closed to vehicles and pedestrians. People are being urged to stay away from the area.

Residents were urged to evacuate their homes in advance of the flood. A peak of 6.6 to 6.8m is expected at Buildwas this evening.

The Environment Agency has now moved to higher ground next to the Museum of the Gorge. Their pumps are fuelled with high capacity fuel tanks and will operate for 4-5 days without attendance.

Shrewsbury

In Shrewsbury, one person was rescued by fire crews on Smithfield Road in the early hours of this morning after they became trapped in floodwater. Four fire appliances including the Water Rescue Unit were mobilised from Shrewsbury and Wellington.

The Coleham area of Shrewsbury is flooded with many businesses affected, The Darwin centre is also closed. Main roads into Shrewsbury town centre are also closed. The Welsh Bridge gauge in Shrewsbury peaked at 5.15m at around 8.15am this morning.

Bridgnorth

In Bridgnorth, a predicted peak of 5.2m to 5.4m is expected on Wednesday.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service yesterday rescued 14 people and four dogs in the Melverley area as floodwater rose. River levels peaked on Monday evening at Crew Green but remain high. Flooding has affected properties and roads in and around Melverley and Maesbrook, including Melverley to Melverley Green and Ponthen to Melverley roads.

There are no train services operating between Shrewsbury and Wellington this morning following flooding on the line.

Smithfield Road – Shrewsbury – 22 February 2022 – 8am

Shropshire Flooding Situation

The Environment Agency has issued a number of warnings and alerts for Shropshire.

Severe Flood Warning

Danger to life:

– River Severn at the Wharfage, Ironbridge

Flood Warnings

Flooding is expected:

Flood Alerts

Flooding is possible:

– Severn Vyrnwy confluence
– River Severn in Shropshire
– Ledwyche Brook and River Rea
– Lower Teme
– Rea Brook and Cound Brook
– River Dee catchment in England from Whitchurch to Chester
– River Worfe
– Tern and Perry catchments
– Upper Teme

For the latest flood alerts and warnings see
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings?q=Shropshire#alerts

Footpath closures

Shrewsbury
– Greyfriars Bridge to The Weir
– The Pig trough to West Midland Showground
– New Street to The Stew/Frankwell Riverside Car Park

Road Closures

Shrewsbury
– Castle Foregate
– Wyle Cop
– English Bridge to Gyratory
– Smithfield Road
– Coton Hill
– Chester Street
– Cross Street
– Berwick Road
– Old Coleham
– Victoria Avenue
– Longden Coleham
– Coleham Head
– Sydney Avenue
– Gravel Hill Lane
– Atcham to Berwick Wharf
– B4380 Shrewsbury to Atcham
– Atcham to Cross Houses and Chiltern Farm Lane
– Coleham Head Lane Closure into Town Centre
– Williams Way
– Raven Meadows at the Roushill side
– Roushill

Ironbridge
– The Wharfage, Ironbridge
– The Lloyds, Ironbridge
– Jackfield Road
– Ferry Road, Jackfield

Bridgnorth
– A442, Telford to Bridgnorth (Upstream of Bridgnorth and Fort Pendlestone)
– Southwell Riverside
– Severnside South Road and The Boat Yard
– Doctors Lane
– Severn Terrace
– Quayside
– Riverside and Friars Street

Other Areas
– Cressage to Eaton Constantine
– Long Lane, Craven Arms
– Bridge Street, Clun
– Church Street, Clun

Car Parks Closed

Shrewsbury
– Abbey Foregate
– Frankwell Main
– Frankwell Riverside
– St Julians Friars
– The Gap
– Ravens Meadows multi-storey closed due to power outage

Ironbridge
– The Wharfage

Bridgnorth
– Riverside car park
– Riverside West elevated car park

Any displaced resident permit holders holding a valid permit may park on Innage Lane Car Park or Severn Street Car Park during the road closures.

Bus Services

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury bus station is currently closed due to flood risk, temporary bus terminus points are located at:

– New Park Road nr Beacalls Lane
– Abbey Foregate Car Park
– Outside Theatre Severn in Frankwell

Car parking in Shrewsbury is limited, the Park & Ride service is the best option for heading into Shrewsbury town centre.

Ironbridge
Services 8 & 18 will not be able to serve Dale End Car park stop in Ironbridge, passengers from there should wait by the mini island adjacent to the Coop Jackfield.

Train Services

Flooding between Shrewsbury and Wellington on Tuesday morning means all lines between the stations are currently blocked.

Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway are urging passengers to check before travelling.

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Further flooding expected as river levels creep up further in Shropshire - shropshirestar.com

Shrewsbury could be hit by further flooding on Tuesday

Residents in parts of Ironbridge have now been asked to leave their homes as a danger to life critical incident was declared along the River Severn.

Water levels on the Severn north of Shropshire and over the Welsh border reached record levels with Storm Franklin following hot on the heels of storms Dudley and Eunice, and the torrent of water moving quickly downstream to Shrewsbury and Ironbridge Gorge.

In the county town some streets were under water and once again businesses in Coleham were submerged.

But it was in Ironbridge and further downstream at Bewdley where the Environment Agency upgraded the flood risk to severe with water at risk of topping the barriers along The Wharfage.

Residents of about 60 properties were asked to leave their homes and businesses.

Councillor Shaun Davies leader of Telford and Wrekin Council working with emergency services said it was vital that residents along the Wharfage leave their properties as there was a danger to life.

Ironbridge has been hit with a severe 'danger to life' flood warning

"The Environment Agency has declared a critical incident and we have make available hotel rooms so that people can be safe and warm over the next couple of days. There is a real risk that water levels will over top the barriers and we do know know what the effect of the force of the water would have on properties.

"This will be as bad as, if not worse than 2020, which, were were told, was a once-in-a-100-year event.

"Let's be safe rather than sorry. It is much better to have a night our two away from your home in the interests of the emergency services - who may not be able to come to your rescue should things go wrong."

Marc Lidderth, flood management spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "What we are seeing is that the current forecast levels are going to be high and we could see the over-topping of the barriers which is why we issued the severe flood warning.

"The peak isn't probably going to be until Tuesday afternoon but the water is likely to top the barriers and we ask people to be vigilant and follow our social media messages and the advice given through the government website.

"If people choose not to leave we have advice and guidance on the website about protecting furniture and valuables and things precious to them but first and foremost we urge them to follow the evacuation advice as the decision isn't one that has been taken lightly."

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2022-02-22 06:05:00Z
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Boris Johnson overrules Sajid Javid on Living with Covid plan - The Times

Boris Johnson overruled his health secretary as he announced the end of free coronavirus testing and told the nation to treat the virus like flu.

The prime minister said it was “time that we got our confidence back” as he confirmed that all Covid-19 laws would end in England on Thursday. People will no longer be legally required to isolate after a positive test but will still be advised to stay at home.

From April 1 most people will have to pay about £20 for a box of seven lateral flow tests. Only the very elderly and vulnerable will be given tests free of charge, as ministers promise to help to create a private market.

Johnson: Now it’s in your hands

The decision to end free tests came after Sajid Javid,

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COVID-19: Over-75s and vulnerable adults to be offered fourth COVID jab in spring - Sky News

Vulnerable people and those aged 75 and over will be offered a fourth COVID jab this spring, says Health Secretary Sajid Javid.

It comes after a recommendation by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

Immunity from vaccination declines over time and many older adults received their most recent vaccine dose in September or October 2021.

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These individuals face a much higher risk from severe COVID-19, the JCVI said.

Therefore, another booster will be recommended for more than seven million people this spring.

Of these, half a million immunosuppressed people are eligible.

Those advised to get a fourth jab in spring are:

• Adults aged 75 years and over

• Residents in a care home for older adults

• Individuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in the COVID-19 healthcare guidance Green Book.

"The JCVI will keep under review whether the booster programme should be extended to further at-risk groups," Mr Javid said.

People aged over 18 will be given a 50mcg Moderna or 30mcg Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, and eligible persons aged between 12 and 17 will be given a 30mcg Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.

The UK already has enough vaccine doses ordered to cover the booster programme.

Wider booster programme planned for autumn

The JCVI has provided additional interim advice to ministers ahead of planning for a wider booster programme in autumn, which is likely to include people who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19.

No details on this have emerged yet - but the JCVI believes winter is likely to remain the season when the threat of COVID is the greatest.

Professor Wei Shen Lim, chair of COVID-19 vaccination on the JCVI, said: "Last year's booster vaccination programme has so far provided excellent protection against severe COVID-19.

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"To maintain high levels of protection for the most vulnerable individuals in the population, an extra spring dose of vaccine is advised ahead of an expected autumn booster programme later this year.

"The JCVI will continue its rolling review of the vaccination programme and the epidemiological situation, particularly in relation to the timing and value of doses for less vulnerable older adults and those in clinical risk groups ahead of autumn 2022."

Many of us can expect an additional COVID vaccine before the year is out

Tom Clarke

Science and technology editor

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Coming on the same day the Government is expected to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions, this announcement on the future of the vaccination programme is significant.

It demonstrates how vaccination is about to become our only formal defence against COVID and that even though the vaccine “wall” shows no signs of crumbling steps are being taken now to reinforce it.

Why boost now and not wait till the next wave, or the coming winter?

As we lift remaining restrictions like self-isolation, it’s uncertain how the epidemic will respond. Without routine testing, it might also be harder to see rapid changes in the spread of the virus. In other words, we’re heading into an uncertain time.

We can move forward without too much anxiety because boosters (for most people at third vaccine dose) provide around 90% protection from hospitalisation in the over-75s (by far the most vulnerable age group). However, we know that protection wanes.

The latest data shows that after 10 weeks that declines to about 88%. A tiny decrease, but in a vulnerable population, small numbers arithmetically can add up to big numbers statistically.

The decision to offer an additional spring booster is precautionary, insists the JCVI, to head off any waning of protection as we enter this more uncertain period.

We also learned today that an autumn booster would be offered, quite possibly for a larger proportion of the population, depending on what the data on vaccine protection is telling us as the year goes on.

It seems likely that by the end of the year many of us can expect to be offered an additional COVID-19 vaccine. That assumes of course, that the virus, and the way it spreads, stays the same. If recent history has taught us anything, however, it’s that we shouldn’t really assume anything.

'Living with COVID'

The announcement comes as Boris Johnson is expected to outline how England will "live with" the virus, as he considers dropping all remaining restrictions.

The prime minister will make a statement in the Commons at 4.30pm after meeting with his cabinet to discuss the plans.

On Saturday, Downing Street had confirmed that positive cases and their close contacts will no longer have to self-isolate by the end of this week.

The provision of free lateral flow tests could also end, following reports people would have to pay for them.

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2022-02-21 15:01:35Z
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Storm Franklin hits UK with flooding and high winds - BBC News

Flood water after the River Wharfe burst its banks

Storm Franklin has hammered parts of the UK with strong winds and heavy rain.

There is severe flooding in parts of Northern Ireland and hundreds of flood warnings remain in place across England, Scotland and Wales.

"Severe disruption" means Network Rail is advising customers to check before they travel on the railways.

Franklin comes days after Storm Eunice killed three people and left 1.4 million homes without power.

The highest wind gust speeds on Monday morning reached 79mph in Capel Curig in Wales, and 78mph in Orlock Head, Northern Ireland. On Sunday night, 87mph was recorded at the Needles on the Isle of Wight.

The Met Office issued two weather warnings for earlier on Monday: an amber warning for wind in Northern Ireland, and a milder yellow warning for wind covering Wales, Northern Ireland, most of England and parts of south-west Scotland.

Storm Franklin is the third named storm in a week - following Dudley and Eunice - the first time this has happened since the storm-naming system was introduced in 2015.

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More than 10,000 homes in the south east of England remain without power. Jane Rosam from Kent told the BBC her 100-year-old neighbour had been without power since Friday lunchtime.

"We are terrified that she will fall or get ill. The house is cold and the lack of care and concern from the power network is shamefully awful," she said.

In Devon and Cornwall, Caroline Bullock and her mother, 91, have been without power, heating, and drinking water since Friday and have been relying on friends to deliver food.

Energy minister Greg Hands said power outages were a "horrible thing" to happen to households and lessons would be learned for the energy network.

He said: "Quite often very significant lessons do get learned - the 105 emergency number for power outages was a lesson learned from a previous storm."

Manchester Airport diverted nine flights on Monday morning because of storm winds. It is understood the planes were holding to land before being diverted, but the airport says the weather has not affected departures.

British Airways has said winds have made it difficult to unload baggage from its planes - causing delays for passengers after landing. The airline has also struggled to land and restock planes on time, affecting inbound and outbound movements.

Elsewhere, the O2 arena in London will remain closed until Friday, when a UB40 concert is expected to go ahead as planned, after Storm Eunice shredded sections of the roof.

'I wouldn't rule out another named storm'

George Goodfellow, duty forecaster at BBC weather, says the forecast for the rest of the week is best described as unsettled: "We're expecting further spells of wet and windy weather for most of the coming week, and some parts of the UK will see strong winds at times.

"It looks as though the strongest winds will generally be towards the north west of the UK. Whether the winds will be strong enough to warrant the Met Office naming another storm is a bit uncertain.

"Warnings are usually issued based on the risk of disruption/hazardous weather, so I think the question is will it become significantly windier than normal. If so then warnings are likely, and I wouldn't rule out a named storm."

Storms have been more frequent in the last week because of a strong jet stream running across the Atlantic and the UK - the coming week sees the jet stream move "a little further north".

In Northern Ireland, heavy rain has caused severe flooding, with counties Londonderry and Tyrone the worst hit.

Northern Ireland Electricity said at the peak there were 10,000 homes without power during the early hours of Monday morning - that number has now fallen to around 330.

Parts of the River Severn and the Bristol Channel coast are on flood alert and emergency teams have erected flood barriers to try to stop the waters from reaching homes.

County councillor Karl Lewis said Llandinam in Powys, central Wales, had been left looking like a "disaster zone".

The M48 Severn Bridge is now open in both directions. While QE2 bridge at Dartford is closed with long delays reported on both sides.

Elsewhere on the roads, in Greater Manchester, a stretch of the M60 has been closed because of an overturned HGV.

National Rail is advising customers to check their routes before travelling.

CrossCountry trains, which runs services from Aberdeen, through Birmingham and to the South West, is "strongly recommending" that people do not travel.

Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway joined CrossCountry trains and "strongly" advised against travel on Monday, and said disruption on routes are expected.

Southeastern railway withdrew its "do not travel" advice but warned its customers that they should expect delays and allow extra time for their journeys.

Chiltern Railways warned disruption will continue into Tuesday morning, "including trains and carriages being in the wrong places". It said customers should only travel on Monday "if their journey is absolutely essential".

In West Yorkshire, the Thackley railway tunnel closed due to flooding.

And Rotherham Central station will remain closed until at least Tuesday - a picture shared by Leeds City Station on Twitter shows the extent of the track flooding.

😱 🌧 Heavy rains brought by #StormFranklin mean #RotherhamCentral will now remain closed until at least Tuesday.
📲 Please continue to check before you travel with @nationalrailenq
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— Leeds City Station (@NetworkRailLDS) February 20, 2022

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High winds could cause further power cuts, transport delays and damage to properties, the Met Office has warned.

Meteorologist Becky Mitchell told the PA news agency: "At the moment we've got a really active jet stream, which is why we're seeing so many storms track right towards the UK.

"We had Dudley on Wednesday, Eunice on Friday and Franklin today."

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Ukraine crisis: Who are the three Russian oligarchs dubbed 'Putin's cronies' hit by UK sanctions? - Sky News

Birmingham and the Black Country hit by 2.8 magnitude earthquake - Sky News

Shropshire Flooding: Record levels expected at River Severn to peak in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge - Shropshire Live

Ironbridge

Shrewsbury

Bridgnorth