UK blocks another jet with links to Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the action was taken on Saturday morning (James Manning/PA)

The UK has blocked the use of another jet with links to Russian oligarchs, the British Transport Secretary said, as part of efforts to crack down on those who have benefited from Vladimir Putin’s regime.

Grant Shapps did not provide further details of the aircraft, or its ownership, but said the move was taken on Saturday morning.