Reeves Unveils Labour's Economic Revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark speech outlining Labour's radical economic overhaul, from housebuilding boom to planning system shake-up and North Sea oil confrontation.
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North Sea geology blocks oil extraction ambitions
A bombshell geological study reveals that complex rock formations beneath the North Sea could prevent the UK from extracting up to half its remaining oil and gas reserves, dealing a major blow to energy security plans.
Trump Slams Starmer's Net Zero Plan as UK 'Destruction'
Former US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of Sir Keir Starmer's green energy plans, warning that a reliance on wind farms and solar panels will leave Britain 'defenceless' and damage its economy. The intervention, made during a UK
NATO jets scramble again to intercept Russian aircraft
RAF Typhoons were launched from Lossiemouth to intercept and shadow Russian military aircraft operating over the Norwegian Sea and North Sea in the latest provocation.
Trump Vows to Sink Starmer's North Sea Oil Ban
Donald Trump launches a scathing attack on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, pledging to block the new Labour government's ban on North Sea oil and gas licences if he wins the US election, warning of catastrophic economic consequences.
Titanic Sister Ship's Secrets Revealed in Historic Find
Maritime historians have made an astonishing discovery on the wreck of HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, uncovering treasures and personal artefacts lost for over a century in the Aegean Sea.
Trump Urges Starmer: Reverse North Sea Oil Ban to Cut Bills
Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer's North Sea oil and gas ban, branding wind power an 'expensive joke' and urging a policy reversal to protect British households from soaring energy costs.
RAF Typhoons Scramble to Intercept Russian Bombers
RAF fighter jets were urgently deployed from a Scottish base to intercept and shadow two Russian long-range bombers approaching UK airspace in a major incident over the North Sea.
Germany uncovers Russian spy plot in North Sea infrastructure
German authorities have exposed a sophisticated Russian spy network targeting critical energy and military infrastructure in the North and Baltic Seas, raising major security concerns across Europe.
Harry Potter Designer Stuart Craig Dies at 86
Celebrated British production designer Stuart Craig, the creative genius behind the iconic visuals of the Harry Potter film series and three-time Oscar winner, has passed away at 86. Remembered for his unparalleled contribution to cinematic artistry.
RAF Typhoons Intercept Mystery Israeli-Qatar Jet Over North Sea
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets were urgently scrambled from a Lincolnshire base to intercept a civilian aircraft flying from Israel to Qatar that lost communication, in a major security incident over the North Sea.
Harry Potter designer Stuart Craig dies aged 83
Stuart Craig, the legendary production designer who created the magical world of Harry Potter, has passed away at 83. The three-time Oscar winner's iconic designs defined the films' visual identity.
North Sea Oil: £450bn Boom or Climate Doom?
Explosive new report reveals the staggering economic value of North Sea oil versus climate targets. Discover the fierce political battle raging over the UK's energy future.
Labour's net zero plan threatens Aberdeen's oil industry
Sir Keir Starmer's net zero ambitions threaten to turn Aberdeen from a booming energy hub into a 'doom town', with massive job losses and economic decline feared as North Sea oil faces the axe.
Reform UK targets Miliband's climate agenda with drilling pledge
Reform UK launches a fierce assault on Ed Miliband's climate policies, pledging to scrap net zero targets, fast-track North Sea drilling, and axe green levies in a major pre-election energy policy showdown.
70ft 'Sea Monster' Mystery on UK Beach Baffles Experts
A colossal 70-foot decomposing sea creature has been discovered on a British beach, sparking a mystery that has left marine biologists and cryptozoologists utterly stumped. Is it a whale, a basking shark, or something more enigmatic?
ConocoPhillips Axes 25% of UK Oil Workforce
US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced deep cuts to its British operations, slashing a quarter of its UK workforce. The move signals a major shift in the North Sea energy landscape and raises concerns about the future of the region's oil industry.
Badenoch: North Sea Drilling Ban Risks UK Blackouts
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues a stark warning that blocking new North Sea oil and gas projects could trigger catastrophic blackouts, soaring bills, and severe economic damage, as she clashes with net zero ambitions.
Labour's windfall tax breakfast with North Sea execs sparks fury
Labour's shadow ministers target North Sea energy executives in Aberdeen over breakfast, defending plans for extended windfall tax to fund green transition. Industry warns of investment flight and job losses.
Labour's drilling ban could cause UK blackouts in 5 years
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch issues stark warning that Labour's proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling licenses could lead to catastrophic power cuts within five years, threatening Britain's energy security and economic stability.
Badenoch: North Sea oil key to UK energy security
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch declares new North Sea oil and gas licences essential for UK energy security, warning of 80% import dependency by 2030 without domestic production.
Cyber Attack Halts Jaguar Land Rover Production
UK automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover is reeling from a sophisticated cyber attack that has forced a complete shutdown of its production systems, causing major delays for customers awaiting new vehicles.
UK Scraps Annual North Sea Oil and Gas Licensing Rounds
In a landmark environmental decision, the UK government has halted its routine North Sea oil and gas licensing, signalling a major shift towards renewable energy and net-zero commitments.
Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Missile Factory Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally inspected a key weapons factory, signalling a major expansion of the country's missile production capabilities as military cooperation with Russia deepens and tensions with the US and South Korea escalate.
Reeves ends new North Sea oil licences in Aberdeen
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an end to new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea during a speech in Aberdeen, marking a major shift in energy policy towards renewables and net zero targets.
Badenoch defends North Sea oil and gas expansion
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch argues new fossil fuel licensing is essential for UK energy security and a pragmatic transition, drawing criticism from climate campaigners.
Badenoch defends new North Sea oil licences for UK energy security
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers a powerful defence of new North Sea oil and gas licences, arguing they are vital for UK energy security, jobs, and a pragmatic transition to Net Zero, putting her at odds with some climate campaigners.
Badenoch Slams Labour's North Sea Oil Ban as 'Virtue Signalling'
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has launched a stunning attack on the Labour Party's plan to ban new North Sea oil and gas licences, branding it an economic own goal that prioritises 'virtue signalling' over energy security and British jobs.
Badenoch pledges to 'maximise' North Sea oil and gas extraction
Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is set to announce a major energy policy shift, pledging to turbocharge North Sea oil and gas production in a bid to boost UK energy security and create jobs, putting her on a collision course with environment
Badenoch's North Sea Oil U-Turn Sparks Tory Fury
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces a fierce backlash from Scottish Tories and energy industry leaders after a leaked letter revealed a major policy shift, abandoning support for new North Sea oil and gas projects and threatening thousands of jobs in A
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