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 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.
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.
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.
Exclusive intelligence reveals China has begun drilling for hydrocarbons inside Taiwan's Exclusive Economic Zone, a major provocation that risks destabilising the region.
Exclusive report reveals a catastrophic incident in North Korea where thousands of young troops perished during a rushed infrastructure project ordered by Kim Jong-un, highlighting the regime's brutal disregard for human life.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made a significant diplomatic journey to Beijing aboard his specialised armoured train, expected to attend China's major military parade commemorating the end of World War II.
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.
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.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch argues new fossil fuel licensing is essential for UK energy security and a pragmatic transition, drawing criticism from climate campaigners.
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.
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.
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
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
North Yorkshire faces a severe flooding emergency with multiple rescues, road closures, and significant disruption as Storm Gerrit batters the region.
Scientists have recovered the deepest ocean sediment samples ever recorded from the Japan Trench, a groundbreaking find that could transform our understanding of mega-earthquakes.
A significant moorland fire is raging across the North York Moors National Park, with multiple fire crews engaged in a large-scale operation to protect nearby villages and control the spread.
Dramatic drone footage reveals the stunning power of coastal erosion as a Norfolk road vanishes into the North Sea, sparking urgent safety warnings from authorities.
Emergency services battle large-scale moorland fire near Scarborough as dry conditions fuel blaze. Crews work through the night to protect nearby villages.
RAF fighter jets were launched on an urgent mission after a 'ghost plane' sparked a major security alert by disappearing from radar over the North Sea, close to UK airspace.
The haunting story of Skipsea's abandoned village, where coastal erosion is causing entire streets to vanish into the North Sea, leaving behind crumbling ruins and a community's lost history.
A popular Spanish beach on the Costa Blanca has been shut after the dangerous arrival of Blue Sea Dragons, a rare and venomous species. UK holidaymakers are urged to exercise extreme caution.
A powerful new Channel 4 documentary re-examines the 1988 Piper Alpha tragedy that claimed 167 lives, featuring never-before-seen footage and emotional survivor testimonies from Britain's worst offshore disaster.
Beachgoers in Alicante, Spain, are warned after the venomous Blue Glaucus, or 'Blue Dragon' sea slug, washes up on the shores of Guardamar del Segura. Experts urge public not to touch the striking but dangerous creature.
A British tourist's dream holiday turned to tragedy when a catastrophic seat failure on a Devon sea safari boat left him paralysed from the waist down. The horrifying incident occurred off the coast of Ilfracombe, sparking serious safety concerns.
RAF Typhoons lead urgent NATO response after fleets of Russian nuclear-capable bombers and fighter jets approach UK airspace, sparking major alert.
Rising sea levels and erosion threaten beachfront properties in North Carolina's Outer Banks, forcing residents to confront the realities of climate change.
Exclusive: Multi-million-pound homes in the idyllic Suffolk village of Thorpeness are at risk of collapsing into the North Sea due to rapid coastal erosion, leaving residents in despair.
Environmental campaigners scale offshore platform to highlight climate crisis with bold artistic statement.
Labour's Ian Murray calls on the Scottish Government to support North Sea workers as the UK shifts to renewable energy, warning of economic risks without a clear transition plan.