UK introduces mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for Monegasque visitors from April

Monaco; the marina and at the centre the Yacht Club de Monaco
Good Morning Monaco

Saturday, February 22, 2025

UK introduces mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation for Monegasque visitors from April From 2 April 2025, a significant change will come into effect for Monegasque travellers heading to the United Kingdom…

Retrospective exhibition celebrates the artistic journey of Hubert Clerissi A new exhibition is offering a rare glimpse into the artistic evolution of Monegasque painter Hubert...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/22/uk-introduces-mandatory-electronic-travel-authorisation-for-monegasque-visitors-from-april/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 14 Feb – 21 Feb 2025

Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet,  Former Military Representative of Greece  to the NATO and EU 

Brief Update No 25/05 Date: 21 Feb 2025

​​ STATEMENT

This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/21/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-14-feb-21-feb-2025/

Market report: UK retail sales bounce but shoppers still frugal

Susannah Streeter
  • Shoppers defy the gloom with retail sales rising 1.7% in January but still show signs of frugality.
  • Food stores sales volumes rose by 5.6% on the month, the largest rise since March 2020.
  • Non-food stores including department, clothing, household and other non-food stores fell 1.3% over the month.
  • GfK’s monthly consumer confidence index edged up in February, as consumers took heart from the interest rate cut.
  • Government borrowing snapshot for January highlights that the UK...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/21/market-report-uk-retail-sales-bounce-but-shoppers-still-frugal/

Market report: Footsie falls and gold shines as inflationary risks rise

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 drops back in early trade amid a disappointing week.
  • S&P 500 breaks fresh ground but some wariness set to creep in.
  • Gold shines at fresh record levels at $2954 an ounce, amid inflationary and geopolitical risks.
  • UK government focusing on building an investment culture amid ongoing London exodus.
  • Shares in Lloyds rise despite setting aside £700 million in the motor finance saga.

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown.

‘’The slide continues for...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/20/market-report-footsie-falls-and-gold-shines-as-inflationary-risks-rise/

Market Report: UK inflations rears its ugly head, US markets hit fresh highs

Matt Britzman
  • FTSE 100 opens flat.
  • UK inflation jumps, two rate cuts still on the cards for 2025.
  • S&P 500, Nasdaq, and gold reach all-time highs.
  • HSBC tops estimates on strong wealth management.
  • Oil continues to edge higher.
  • BAE marches ahead.

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets have opened flat this morning, with the FTSE 100 barely moving at the open, as investors digest the latest set of inflation figures. UK inflation jumped from 2.5% to 3.0% in January,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/19/market-report-uk-inflations-rears-its-ugly-head-us-markets-hit-fresh-highs/

Market Report: wage growth in focus for UK investors

Matt Britzman
  • FTSE ticks higher off mixed wage data
  • BHP sees lowest profit in six years
  • Sovereign GPU demand on the rise
  • US dollar rises as rates come back in focus
  • Oil extends its gains on supply disruptions

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets are digesting the latest labour market data, with the FSTE 100 opening 0.15% higher. Yesterday was the defence stocks’ time to shine, with the sector’s heavy hitters soaring on expectations that the UK will ramp up...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/18/market-report-wage-growth-in-focus-for-uk-investors/

Decarbonisation leaders firm up commitment to cultivate trust in ammonia as a marine fuel 

LR seafarers.

Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (The Decarb Hub) and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) release new reports to help meet the upskilling needs of an estimated future 800,000 seafarers as the industry transitions to alternative fuels. 

With the maritime industry under pressure to reduce carbon emissions, ammonia is gaining popularity as a promising alternative fuel, as evidenced by LR’s Fuel For Thought Ammonia report. However, many are...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/18/decarbonisation-leaders-firm-up-commitment-to-cultivate-trust-in-ammonia-as-a-marine-fuel/

Market Report: UK stocks in search of momentum, gold and oil find their footing

  • FTSE 100 looking for a fresh catalyst.
  • GSK gets FDA vaccine approval.
  • UK asking prices rose 0.5% in February.
  • Gold’s back on the menu for investors.
  • Oil finds a floor after 3 days of losses.

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The struggle to maintain momentum last week looks set to bleed into early trading on Monday, with the FTSE 100 broadly flat at the open. Investors are keeping a close eye on US-led peace talks for the Ukraine war, especially since EU and Ukrainian...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/17/market-report-uk-stocks-in-search-of-momentum-gold-and-oil-find-their-footing/