Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries. He has shrugged off the setback for one of the world’s leading oil-producing nations as “not critical,” dismissed ceasefire proposals and insisted the war will continue until his goals are met. Putin has described the…

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

Accor, Margins Developments to launch Novotel hotel, branded residences in New Cairo

Global hospitality group Accor and Margins Developments have signed an agreement to develop a Novotel hotel and Novotel-branded residences at the LUSAIL Residence project in New Cairo’s Sixth Settlement, marking Margins’ entry into Egypt’s hospitality sector. The mixed-use development will comprise a 120-room Novotel hotel alongside more than 450 branded residential units. Spanning approximately 30…

Accor, Margins Developments to launch Novotel hotel, branded residences in New Cairo

Steve Nelson promoted to MD of Serco Leisure

By Kath Hudson    01 Jul 2026 Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July 2026), following 18 years with the company where he has progressed through many roles, most recently director of leisure. Serco Leisure operates more than 55 facilities in the UK, including the national sports…

Steve Nelson promoted to MD of Serco Leisure