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.
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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.
SNP Plan: Bank Tax to Slash Energy Bills by £300
SNP urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to adopt a windfall tax on commercial banks, cutting household energy bills by £300 this winter. Will Labour keep its promise?
Energy firms make £125bn profit as bills soar
Exclusive analysis reveals energy giants have made £125bn in UK profits over five years. Campaigners demand Chancellor Rachel Reeves imposes fresh windfall tax in Budget.
Union urges Chancellor to cut oil and gas windfall tax
GMB Scotland calls on Rachel Reeves to ease the windfall tax, warning it risks jobs and investment. The union demands a measured transition to net zero. Read the full story.
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.
Shell profits hit £34bn as production soars
Energy giant Shell reports staggering profits exceeding $43 billion, driven by unprecedented production highs in Brazil's offshore fields and Gulf of Mexico operations, sparking renewed debate about windfall taxes.
£9,500 Forgotten Cash Warning for Millions
Shocking new research reveals millions of Britons are sitting on forgotten cash worth nearly £10,000 each. Discover how to check if you're owed money and claim your share of billions in unclaimed assets.
Director's Awkward Moment With Mom Over Nude Scene
Filmmaker Charlie McDowell shares the hilarious and cringe-worthy aftermath of his mother Mary Steenburgen watching his intimate scenes in new movie 'Windfall'.
Bank error leaves man £2.6 million richer
A British man's ordinary day turned extraordinary when he discovered his bank account had been credited with an unexpected £2.6 million payment, sparking a whirlwind of excitement and ethical dilemmas.
Heir Hunters Find Woman £15,000 Lost Inheritance
A remarkable story of how professional probate researchers uncovered an unexpected inheritance for a woman who had no idea she was named in a distant relative's will, revealing how millions in unclaimed assets await rightful heirs across the UK.
Lily Collins on filming drug scenes with Jesse Plemons
Emily in Paris star Lily Collins opens up about filming challenging drug consumption scenes for her new film Windfall, crediting her close bond with co-star Jesse Plemons for creating a safe environment.
British Gas owner profits triple to £3.3bn
Centrica, parent company of British Gas, announces record profits while millions struggle with soaring energy bills, sparking political controversy and calls for windfall taxes.
Octopus Energy CEO: Windfall Tax Costing Wind Farms Billions
Greg Jackson, founder of Octopus Energy, warns that the UK's windfall tax is forcing renewable energy projects to sell power at a loss, jeopardising billions in investment and the nation's green energy ambitions.
Family finds rare whisky & gold in £20 storage unit
A Midlands family struck gold after buying a forgotten storage unit for just £20, discovering a treasure trove of vintage whisky, jewellery, and collectables worth thousands.
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.
You Could Be Owed £120k From Your Pension
Thousands of Brits could be in line for a six-figure payout due to a specific pension rule. Here’s how to check if you're one of them and what you need to do to claim.
Council's £10k error becomes couple's dream windfall
A Scottish couple received an unexpected £10,000 from their council for home improvements - and were told to keep it after officials admitted the grant was sent in error. Discover how this bureaucratic blunder became their blessing.
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.
UK Bank Shares Plunge on Budget Windfall Tax Reports
UK banking stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following reports that Rachel Reeves is considering a new windfall tax on lenders in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposal, aimed at funding national priorities, sent shockwaves through the financial secto
Bank of England Losses to Cost Taxpayers £200bn
A new report reveals the staggering cost of the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme, with taxpayers facing a bill of up to £200 billion, intensifying calls for a windfall tax on banks.
Shell profits spark protests amid cost-of-living crisis
Shell reports record profits, sparking outrage as protesters demand windfall taxes. Meanwhile, Rolls-Royce and Unilever post strong earnings, and the US Federal Reserve signals new tariffs under Trump.
600 Cricket Franchises Land £520m Windfall
A landmark deal involving 600 cricket franchises has been finalised, promising a staggering £520m boost to the sport. Discover how this will reshape cricket’s future.
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