5 d. ago UK government ready to take Abramovich to court over Chelsea sale proceeds for Ukraine

Three years after Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Premier League club Chelsea, the British government says it is prepared to go to court to ensure the proceeds reach war victims in Ukraine

Politics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves threatens to sue Roman Abramovich over 'frozen' £2.5bn proceeds from Chelsea sale

The delay in releasing the funds is due to a disagreement between the UK government and his lawyers

Economics

5 d. ago Ministers threaten court case against Roman Abramovich over frozen £2.5bn from Chelsea sale

Rachel Reeves and David Lammy say they are 'frustrated' at the slow progress in getting hold of the proceeds from Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea - which could be used to support Ukraine

Economics

5 d. ago Government threatens legal action over Abramovich’s frozen Chelsea billions

The £2.5 billion proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC has been frozen in a UK bank account since 2022.

Politics

5 d. ago UK ‘fully prepared’ to take Roman Abramovich to court over frozen £2.5bn

Proceeds from Chelsea sale earmarked for Ukraine aidGovernment issues statement over recovery of moneyThe government says it is “fully prepared” to take Roman Abramovich to court to resolve the three-year impasse over the £2.5bn frozen from the sale of Chelsea.In a rare joint statement, the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, and the foreign secretary, David Lammy, confirmed the UK was ready to escalate its efforts to secure the money which has been promised to support humanitarian activity in Ukraine. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Chelsea put FOURTEEN players up for sale including England star and forgotten £45m flop

Chelsea are expected to be busy in the summer transfer market as they bid to freshen up Enzo Maresca's squad after securing qualification for next season's Champions League

Economics

2 w. ago Former home of British artist Arthur Croft Mitchell on sale for first time in more than a century

The ultimate fixer upper? Artist Arthur Croft Mitchell’s grandchildren have listed this ‘restoration project’ for sale for £9m

Politics

2 w. ago Rare climbing Clematis that was nominated for Chelsea Flower Show's Plant of the Year Award hits sale

As the Chelsea Flower Show kicks off this week, shoppers can spruce up their garden for less with a rare, climbing clematis that's now under £15 and was nominated for the Plant of the Year Award

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