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.
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.
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INEOS billionaire and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe issues a stark warning to the Labour Party, claiming their proposed tax policies could cripple UK industry and drive vital investment to the United States.
Petrochemical giant INEOS warns it may shut down Scotland's last oil refinery in Grangemouth, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and threatening the nation's energy security unless government support is secured.