Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos receives a £50m government bailout for its Grangemouth plant, adding to up to £70m in state aid over four years. Explore the debate over UK industrial support and carbon taxes.
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe attacks Labour's carbon levy, calling it industry-killing, days after a government lifeline saved 500 jobs at Grangemouth. Read his stark warning.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has dismissed analysis suggesting 1,000 jobs are lost monthly in the North Sea due to policy. She highlights long-term sector challenges and new government support.
A £150 million investment package, including £120m from government, aims to secure the future of the UK's largest ethylene plant at Grangemouth and protect 500 jobs. Read the full details.
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander explains why a £150m deal saved 500 jobs at Grangemouth but not at Mossmorran, citing a lack of a 'pathway to profitability' from ExxonMobil.
The UK Government provides over £120 million to secure the future of Ineos's Grangemouth chemical plant, protecting 500 jobs. Read the full details of the strategic deal.
First Minister John Swinney warns PM Keir Starmer that Scotland's energy industry needs urgent UK Government support, including scrapping the energy profits levy, to avoid irreversible decline.
First Minister John Swinney claims the UK Government is unwilling to support Scottish industry, citing 500+ recent job losses. He will demand urgent action in a meeting with PM Starmer.
Future Fund CEO Raphael Arndt faces parliamentary scrutiny over a $20,000 hotel stay during a US trip. Watch the video for the full exchange and details on the fund's expense policies.
Australia's Future Fund faces scrutiny after spending £20,000 to fly a former executive assistant business class to the US to scope hotels. Discover the details of the controversial expenditure.
Keir Starmer's bid to reset UK-EU relations suffers a major setback as negotiations to join the €150bn Safe defence fund collapse over a multi-billion euro entry fee. Discover the implications for British defence firms.
First Minister John Swinney faces criticism after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, then backtracking. Read the full story.
First Minister John Swinney caused confusion after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, a pledge the Scottish Government later retracted. Discover the full story.
COP30 summit secures historic climate adaptation fund and national transition roadmaps. Nations commit to enhanced emissions targets ahead of 2030 deadline. Read the full analysis.
South Africa accuses US of 'coercion by absentia' after Trump administration boycotts Johannesburg G20 meeting. Read about the diplomatic clash and its implications.
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries for new explosives factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
Explore the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), the pivotal proposal for a just transition to a low-carbon economy gaining major support at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil.
As the UN's Cop30 summit unfolds in Belém, the critical battle over climate finance between developed and developing nations will determine the pace of a just transition from fossil fuels. Will wealthy nations pay their fair share?
Leading consumer expert reveals why traditional emergency fund advice is outdated and how smarter financial strategies can protect you without draining your savings.
Two Just Stop Oil protesters who sprayed orange powder on Stonehenge have been cleared of criminal damage after successfully arguing their actions were protected under human rights law. The landmark decision has sparked outrage and could set a dangerous p
In a stunning legal verdict, three Just Stop Oil activists have been acquitted for their Stonehenge protest after arguing their actions were justified by the climate emergency. The landmark case sets a significant precedent for environmental activism in t
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband's luxury car was swarmed by climate activists in Bentley, Doncaster, as police intervened during a heated protest over fossil fuel investments.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the truth behind Amazon's cashier-less stores - hundreds of Indian workers are watching your shopping, not just AI.
Two Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed orange paint over Taylor Swift's private jet have avoided prison sentences in a controversial court decision that's sparked debate about climate protest consequences.
King Charles's first garden party of the year was interrupted by climate change activists from Just Stop Oil, creating dramatic scenes at Buckingham Palace.
Asda announces major packaging overhaul as budget-friendly 'Just Essentials' line replaces Smart Price range across all UK stores, promising better value for cost-conscious shoppers.
Controversial new UK government legislation could prevent Scottish MPs from voting on England's energy matters, sparking constitutional crisis fears and accusations of silencing Scotland's voice.
A Just Stop Oil activist who sprayed orange powder on Stonehenge told court the protest was designed to be 'visually spectacular' as he faces criminal damage charges over the ancient monument stunt.