UK may exempt offshore windfarms from nature rules
Exclusive: Ministers consider relaxing new biodiversity regulations for offshore windfarm developments to accelerate renewable energy expansion and meet climate targets.
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Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell
Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.
First asylum seeker arrives on Nauru under Australia deal
Australia's controversial offshore processing arrangement with Nauru has been triggered with the arrival of the first asylum seeker, prompting immediate human rights concerns and a multimillion-dollar payment to the Pacific nation.
Rachel Reeves courts Gulf states for UK investment
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is actively seeking investment from Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, raising questions about economic pragmatism versus ethical foreign policy in Labour's new government.
Miliband's £1.1bn annual boost for offshore wind
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband unveils ambitious £1.1bn yearly funding package to accelerate UK offshore wind projects, positioning Britain as global clean energy leader.
Petrofac wins major Shell North Sea contract
Energy services giant Petrofac lands significant Shell contract for North Sea assets, safeguarding Scottish jobs and reinforcing Aberdeen's energy hub status amid industry transformation.
Petrofac wins Shell North Sea contract extension
Energy services giant Petrofac secures significant contract extension with Shell for North Sea assets, safeguarding Aberdeen jobs and reinforcing UK energy sector stability.
Trump's Offshore Wind Warning: Whales at Risk
Exclusive: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum reveals Donald Trump's grave concerns about offshore wind farms devastating marine wildlife and driving up electricity prices for British households.
Massive fire on Pemex platform forces evacuation of 321 workers
A massive fire erupts on a Pemex oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering emergency evacuations and raising serious safety concerns about Mexico's state energy infrastructure.
Australia Gas Strike Crisis Threatens Global Winter Supply
Australia faces a major energy crisis as offshore gas platform strikes threaten to disrupt global LNG supplies, sending European and Asian prices soaring amid winter preparation fears.
Labour considers offshore asylum processing for small boat arrivals
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's government considers offshore asylum processing centres as small boat crossings continue despite election promises. The controversial move could see migrants sent to third countries while claims are assessed.
Owl rescued after 100-mile flight to North Sea oil rig
A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a short-eared owl survives Storm Amy, landing on a North Sea oil rig 100 miles from shore before being safely returned to land.
Australia targets offshore betting threat to sports
Australian sports integrity experts are launching a major offensive against illegal offshore wagering operations that threaten the fairness of premier sporting competitions.
Scotland to host world's most powerful wind turbine
Scottish coastline to host groundbreaking 22MW offshore wind turbine, marking a major leap in clean energy production and positioning Scotland as a global renewable leader.
Lloyds Bank makes £450m profit from Ferrari stake sale
Exclusive analysis reveals how Lloyds Banking Group's patient investment strategy paid off spectacularly with their Ferrari stake, while Citigroup faces Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny in separate banking sector developments.
Gold Investment Surge on London's AIM Market Amid Uncertainty
London's AIM market sees unprecedented gold investment surge as pandemic fears and economic instability drive investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. Expert analysis reveals shifting market trends.
Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing
The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.
Trump administration auctions Gulf of Mexico for oil drilling
Former President Donald Trump's administration is pushing forward with controversial plans to auction over 73 million acres for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing immediate backlash from environmental groups and setting up a major politic
London's AIM Market Outperforms Dow Jones
The UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has delivered staggering returns that left the Dow Jones in the dust, with investment expert Russ Mould revealing which sectors drove this extraordinary performance.
Nauru refugees hungry despite $15M per person spending
Shocking new reports reveal refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru are going hungry despite Australian government spending reaching £8 million per person annually. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human cost of offshore processing.
CBA routes customer data to Indian processing centres
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's largest bank quietly routes sensitive customer information to Indian processing centres, raising serious privacy and security concerns.
UK Investor Warns of AI Stock Bubble Danger
Prominent British tech investor Eileen Burbidge warns that artificial intelligence stocks are showing worrying signs of a market bubble, drawing parallels to the dot-com era as valuations become dangerously detached from reality.
UK's Controversial Nauru Asylum Deal Sparks Outcry
The UK government's latest immigration agreement with Nauru faces fierce criticism from human rights organisations and political opponents. Discover why this offshore processing deal is generating such controversy.
Iberdrola Backs Major UK Wind Farm with Multi-Billion Investment
Iberdrola, a global leader in renewable energy, is set to significantly boost its UK presence with a multi-billion pound investment in the East Anglia Three offshore wind project, creating thousands of jobs and powering millions of homes.
Vanilla Ice's £4.5M Property Empire: From Rap to Real Estate
90s rap icon Vanilla Ice unveils his astonishing property success, transforming a £3.5k investment into a £4.5 million fortune through strategic renovations and market savvy. Discover his secrets.
Google's £1bn UK AI Investment Boost Amid Trump Visit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves secures landmark £1 billion Google investment in UK AI infrastructure, marking a significant vote of confidence in Britain's tech economy during high-profile Trump meeting.
Scotland Accuses UK Government of Economic Sabotage Over Yorkshire Deal
John Swinney claims Westminster is deliberately undermining Scottish economy by diverting a major foreign investment to Yorkshire, sparking a major constitutional row.
Lord Mandelson's Secret Millions Exposed in Court Battle
An explosive legal dispute has laid bare former Labour minister Lord Mandelson's relentless pursuit of wealth, revealing a life of luxury funded by a complex web of offshore dealings and multi-million pound loans.
Ohanian Leads $1BN Chelsea Bid With Huge Women's Team Investment
Serena Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, headlines a landmark $1 billion investment consortium to revolutionise Chelsea FC Women, aiming to create a global football powerhouse and challenge US dominance.
Australia's Offshore Wind Exodus: Investors Flee Renewable Projects
Major international investors are abandoning Australia's offshore wind projects, dealing a devastating blow to the nation's clean energy transition and 2030 renewable targets. Discover the regulatory chaos and political uncertainty causing this crisis.
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