Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
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Reeves rejects claims of 1,000 monthly North Sea job losses
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.
Ukraine destroys Russian submarine in historic drone attack
Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Black Sea using Sea Baby underwater drones, marking a historic first in naval warfare. Read the full analysis.
Ukraine's Sea Drone Commander Plans 2026 Complex Attacks
A top Ukrainian sea drone commander says AI-enhanced, more complex strikes are planned for 2026 as Kyiv's fleet keeps Russia's Black Sea navy in check. Read the full exclusive interview.
Harbour Energy cuts 100 jobs, blames windfall tax
The UK's largest oil and gas producer, Harbour Energy, announces 100 offshore job cuts, citing the 'uncompetitive' windfall tax. Read the full story on the impact on the North Sea sector.
Dead Sea Snakes Wash Up on Australia's Nanga Bay
Over a dozen venomous sea snakes have mysteriously stranded on Western Australia's coast since October. Scientists urge public caution and to report sightings.
Ukraine drones hit Russian shadow fleet oil tankers
Ukrainian Sea Baby naval drones disabled two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, vessels capable of transporting $70m of oil. Read the latest on this major development.
Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Hit in Ukrainian Drone Strike
Ukrainian Sea Baby drones target two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, disrupting $70m oil transport. Read the full report on the latest defence developments.
Ukraine hits Russian shadow fleet tankers in Black Sea
Ukrainian Sea Baby naval drones strike two sanctioned Russian oil tankers off Turkish coast, disrupting Kremlin's shadow fleet operations. Read the latest developments.
Court upholds UK government's oil and gas licences
Oceana UK loses High Court bid against government over 28 oil and gas exploration licences. Judge rules climate and spill assessments were lawful. Read the full ruling details.
UK Gas Shortage Warning as North Sea Production Falls
Britain's grid operator warns of severe gas shortages due to declining North Sea production and rising import dependency. Discover the risks and urgent calls for government action to secure future energy supplies.
Labour's North Sea oil policy confusion deepens
Labour's energy policy faces contradictions as drilling extensions clash with windfall tax, putting 1,000 monthly North Sea jobs at risk. Discover the government's muddled approach.
Trade body: Government taxing oil and gas sector to death
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce warns 160,000 jobs at risk after Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to scrap the energy profits levy in the Budget. Discover the fallout.
Scrap Windfall Levy or Face North Sea Job Losses
Scottish Conservatives warn Rachel Reeves must end Energy Profits Levy in budget to prevent 1,000 monthly job losses and secure £16bn extra Treasury revenue. Read the analysis.
Man missing after Disney cruise overboard incident
A 73-year-old man from Moonee Ponds is missing at sea after going overboard from the Disney Wonder cruise ship headed to Auckland. Read the latest updates on the search.
Business leaders demand end to windfall tax and oil ban
Leading Scottish figures Martin Gilbert and Sir Ian Wood urge Rachel Reeves to scrap the windfall tax and oil licensing ban to protect jobs and investment. Act now for UK energy security.
Russian 'Ghost Fleet' Ship Lasers RAF Plane
UK Defence Secretary condemns Kremlin after a Russian 'ghost fleet' vessel targets an RAF aircraft with lasers. New robust guidance issued to British pilots. Read the full details.
Oil & Gas Emergency Declared Over Mossmorran Closure
Scottish Conservatives declare UK oil and gas emergency as ExxonMobil's Fife plant faces partial closure, threatening hundreds of skilled jobs. Labour government faces criticism over Net Zero policies.
Labour accused of 'deliberately' crippling oil industry
ExxonMobil confirms closure of Fife ethylene plant, blaming Labour's North Sea phase-out and CO2 taxes. Business leaders warn of brain drain as Chancellor's Budget looms.
Dad, 32, dies in North Sea oil rig crane fall
Lee Hulse, 32, tragically died after falling from a crane on the Valaris 121 oil platform off Aberdeen. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the North Sea energy sector.
Orphaned Sea Otter Pup Rescued in Morro Bay Mission
A baby sea otter named Caterpillar was rescued off California's coast and reunited with its mother in a heartwarming mission by marine experts. Discover how this reunion aids a threatened species.
North Korea fires missile amid US-South Korea tension
Pyongyang launches suspected short-range ballistic missile in latest provocation, just hours after condemning US-South Korea nuclear consultations as 'dangerous'.
Hero mum saves family from UPS plane crash near Birmingham
An incredible survival story emerges as a mother and her two children escape a cargo plane crash near Birmingham Airport after catastrophic engine failure. The heroic pilot's emergency landing in a field prevented tragedy.
North Sea Oil Crisis: Thousands Face Job Axe
Exclusive investigation reveals how sweeping new medical assessments could decimate Britain's offshore workforce, threatening energy security and livelihoods across Scotland's oil heartlands.
Beasts of the Sea: A hypnotic tale of extinction
Iida Turpeinen's mesmerising novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow in a powerful ecological lament that speaks to our current climate crisis.
Scotland's energy policies risk UK crisis, warns Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch issues urgent warning that Scotland's anti-fossil fuel policies threaten UK energy security and could trigger economic crisis as North Sea production declines.
Labour to block new North Sea oil and gas licences
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour will refuse licences for new North Sea oil and gas developments, sparking debate about Britain's energy future and economic stability.
Britain's Lost Atlantis: Village That Vanished Beneath Waves
Discover the haunting story of Ravenser Odd, the medieval port town that vanished into the North Sea, becoming Yorkshire's own real-life Atlantis lost to coastal erosion.
NATO jets intercept Russian bombers near UK airspace
RAF Typhoons intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers in dramatic North Sea confrontation as NATO forces respond to Putin's escalating aerial threats near UK territory.
Labour's humiliating U-turn on North Sea windfall tax
In a dramatic policy reversal, Labour's energy team abandons controversial windfall tax proposals to secure vital North Sea investment and protect British jobs.
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