Energy giant Shell has abruptly cancelled construction of its flagship biofuels facility in Rotterdam, dealing a significant blow to European sustainable fuel ambitions and raising questions about the company's decarbonisation commitments.
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.
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.
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.
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
Guyana's President Irfaan Ali declares a landslide victory in the 2025 general election. The opposition cries foul as the nation's unprecedented oil wealth hangs in the balance.
After half a century of serving the community, a cherished family-run pizzeria in California has closed permanently, citing insurmountable economic pressures and the loss of its lease, leaving locals heartbroken.
Yemen's Houthi rebels escalate Red Sea crisis, claiming a direct missile hit on a UK-owned oil tanker. The attack sparks international condemnation and raises fears over global energy security.
Sydney's iconic Small's Deli in Darlinghurst, a celebrated haunt of foodies and chef Nigella Lawson, has served its final sandwich. Owners Ben and Lisa Small announce their emotional farewell, citing a perfect storm of rising costs and the desire for a ne
Top culinary experts have shared their go-to olive oil brands, revealing the surprising supermarket picks and artisanal bottles worth the splurge for home cooks.
Former US President Donald Trump threatens India with 'very major' sanctions if it continues purchasing Russian oil, signalling a dramatic shift in trade policy that could destabilise global energy markets.
Food safety experts issue an urgent alert to UK households over a widespread olive oil storage error that can destroy its health benefits and even make it toxic.
Four of the UK's leading culinary experts settle the great kitchen debate. Discover their surprising verdicts on butter, olive oil, and rapeseed oil for the perfect roast, bake, and fry.
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.
Major disruption on the M1 as a catastrophic lorry fire forces a full closure between junctions 28 and 29 in Derbyshire. Drivers face severe delays with emergency services on the scene.
The M25 in Surrey is shut in both directions between Junctions 10 and 11 until Monday 6am for a critical bridge demolition, causing a 19-mile signed diversion and major travel disruption.
The iconic Sahara Poker Room, a legendary Las Vegas institution, has permanently closed its doors. The shutdown signals a worrying downturn in Sin City's tourism and gaming revenue, with visitor numbers plummeting. Discover the full impact on one of Vegas
A landmark US manufacturing firm closes its California factory after 78 years, laying off hundreds of workers and dealing a severe blow to the state's industrial sector amid a growing business exodus.
Swimmers and beachgoers are being warned to stay out of the water at Benone Beach due to a significant sewage discharge incident. The public is advised to avoid the area for their own safety.
In a major escalation, Ukrainian forces have attacked the Druzhba pipeline, a critical conduit for Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. The strike disrupts Moscow's energy revenues and challenges Central European energy security.
A massive 79-metre-long sinkhole has suddenly opened up on the A1101 in Cambridgeshire, prompting an immediate and indefinite road closure. Motorists are being urgently diverted as safety concerns mount.
Northern Ireland's beloved Benone Beach has been temporarily closed due to a dangerous bloom of blue-green algae. Discover the health risks, official advice, and what visitors need to know about this environmental alert.
A Waitrose supermarket in Basingstoke was plunged into tragedy and abruptly closed after a woman in her 40s died inside the store, leaving staff and shoppers horrified.
Discover the cult-favourite Legology Anti-Cellulite Targeting Oil, now on special offer. This luxurious treatment, formulated by Kate Shapland, reduces dimpling and improves skin tone for smoother, firmer-looking legs just in time for summer.
A daring alligator scales a 3-metre wall at Florida's Alcatraz East museum in a failed escape attempt, captured on CCTV and drawing Trump-era closure comparisons.
Drivers face severe delays on the M25 anticlockwise near Gatwick Airport due to emergency repairs. National Highways issues congestion warning with long queues forming. Get the latest traffic updates and alternative routes here.
Starbucks Japan sparks outrage with a promotional campaign perceived as mocking religion, leading to calls for boycott and store closures in Kagoshima.