
Korea Oil Station Association denies price gouging allegations, attributing recent pump price surges to refiner supply cost increases driven by international oil prices and exchange rates, while supporting government price cap review with conditions for supply cost linkage and fair application safeguards.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
"They are not very interested:" – Russia halts POW exchanges --We are all used to this; Inside one of Kyiv’s hardest-hit buildings this winter -- The illusion of a ceasefire in Ukraine -- Russia attacks passenger bus in Kherson Oblast, killing 1, injuring 5 ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/saturday-january-31-2026/
Watchdog Calls for Prescription Price Cap to Protect Pet Owners
An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has revealed that pet owners could be paying up to double for commonly prescribed medicines at veterinary practices compared to online prices. The CMA, which has been reviewing the veterinary sector since 2023, recommends implementing a... [More info]
UK energy price cap may remain steady this winter but rises likely in 2026 due to policy costs
The UK energy price cap is increasing by 2% from October to December 2025, raising the average household bill to around £1,755. Forecasts suggest prices will temporarily fall in early 2026, with a predicted £30 decrease despite a new £10 annual levy to support nuclear investment. However, larger ris... [More info]
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Russian soldier shoots civilian near Pokrovsk, video shows; prosecutors launch war crimes probe — Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russian railway logistics hub in Rostov Oblast for second night — Death toll of Russian July 31 attack on Kyiv rises to 32 as another victim dies in hospital — Russian troops arrive in Belarus ahead of massive Zapad-2025 drills … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/thursday-august-7-2025/
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Thousands protest in Hungary against Russia-style bill targeting media, NGOs — Russia declares Amnesty International an ‘undesirable organization’ — Aestheticized aggression, why Gosha Rubchinskiy’s ‘Victory Day’ photo book is Russian propaganda — Ukrainian drones destroy Russian radar, supply depots on Black Sea gas platforms … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/tuesday-may-20-2025/