Russian businesses banned from using UK accountants as new sanctions announced

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has revealed new sanctions against Russian businesses (Victoria Jones/PA)

Russian businesses will be banned from using UK-based accountancy firms, as new sanctions against major media organisations from the country have been announced.

Measures announced by Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, will see Russian businesses cut off from the UK’s accountancy, management consultancy and PR sectors, with an aim to further damage the Russian economy in light of the invasion of Ukraine.