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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will culminate in major uncertainty for the UK economy.

Following a live guest appearance on ITV’s The Martin Lewis Money Show in January, IncomeMax's Lee Healey has been hailed a “hero” by host, Martin Lewis, after his role in helping Ayrshire resident and benefits claimant, Christopher, turn his life around.

Writing for The Leaders Council in a special report, the founder of social enterprise Five Rivers Child Care and co-interim CEOs of major children’s charity Barnardo’s critique the government’s Health and Care Bill currently progressing through Parliament, calling for a greater focus on children’s services.

Ruth Hall [née Badger], co-founder and managing director of Everything Tech, founder of The Ruth Badger Consultancy and member of The Leaders Council, recently featured in The Successful Founder magazine in recognition of her achievements in business.

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Boris Johnson said that he would bring forward a UK energy independence plan to help ensure a cost-of-living crisis can not happen again as it is now.

UK defence secretary Ben Wallace has announced that further arms will be sent to bolster Ukraine’s defensive forces as Russia continues its military offensive in the country.

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky received a standing ovation from MPs after addressing the House of Commons in a video call on Tuesday.

One of the most significant issues preventing people from switching to an electric vehicle [EV] is the issue of battery range.

Plans for the proposed redevelopment of an existing largely derelict brownfield site at Colnbrook-by-Pass near London Heathrow Airport could help provide a simple solution to ease the housing crisis and provide accommodation for those displaced from Ukraine and seeking shelter in the UK, a business leader has said.

Fuel giant Shell has promised that it will no longer purchase oil from Russia, after it came under fire for buying a cut-price shipment of Russian crude oil last week.

On Monday, UK prime minister Boris Johnson urged Western nations to move “step-by-step” away from dependence on Russian fuel and energy supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Following his appeal, the government’s Economic Crime Bill was passed through the House of Commons unopposed.

Our latest leadership roundup contains key advice from three business leaders for budding entrepreneurs who may be looking to launch their own venture. Meanwhile, two company chiefs address the skills required for effective crisis management, and how exposure to leadership in different cultures can aid one’s self-development.

UK prime minister Boris Johnson will hold talks with his Canadian and Dutch counterparts as the West seeks to agree an additional package of economic sanctions against Russia.

Writing for The Leaders Council in a special report, Adeline Recruits boss Olusola Jeboda shares her view on the government’s Health and Care Bill currently going through Parliament, discussing why it raises as many questions as it does answers.