14 h. ago Martin Lewis says 'don't put in another penny' ahead of Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce major changes at the Budget

Politics

25 h. ago Alarm as North Sea oil and gas faces 2028 decommissioning tipping point as Rachel Reeves urged to act

The UK Labour government's energy profits levy has been partly blamed for accelerating the decline of the North Sea oil and gas industry.

Events

49 h. ago Failure to scrap windfall tax will 'sound death knell' for North Sea oil, Rachel Reeves told

The Chancellor has also been warned to make ‘hard choices” and avoid “death by a thousand taxes” by one of Britain’s biggest business leaders ahead of Wednesday’s announcement.

Events

60 h. ago Furious residents whose entire homes are falling into the sea call council 'pathetic' after erosion support group take time off for 'stress'... for dealing with THEIR complaints

In one dismal section of Britain staring out into the North Sea, every day is a blessing every storm is a nightmare and every update from the authorities they pay to protect their homes - a 'woke joke.'

Society

67 h. ago Budget offers Rachel Reeves a chance to change course on North Sea

The windfall tax threatens an industry whose investments, skills and infrastructures are needed to make the transition to green industries

Politics

4 d. ago Scots oil worker who died on North Sea rig to be remembered with tribute at Aberdeen game

The special tribute will take place during Aberdeen's game against Hearts at the weekend.

Events

4 d. ago Any salary sacrifice clampdown ‘would hit pension savers, firms and economy’

Pensions UK and the Federation of Small Businesses have sent a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her not to change salary sacrifice.

Economics

4 d. ago Montrose bets on twin track future amid North Sea uncertainty

The port is balancing traditional oil and gas support work with growing offshore wind operations

Politics

5 d. ago UK considers 'military options' against Putin spy ship firing lasers at RAF pilots: Warships and planes will track vessel's every move if it heads into British waters

Britain's Defence Secretary said the UK was ready to respond if the ship moves any further south from its current position in 'wider UK waters' north of Scotland.

Events

6 d. ago Putin's ghost ship fires lasers at RAF: Spy vessel targets UK military pilots with beams as showdown in the North Sea intensifies

John Healey also confirmed he has provided British pilots with more robust guidance to counter such threats following a dramatic showdown in the North Sea.

Events

6 d. ago North Sea oil and gas sector is holding its breath as it awaits answers

Chris Sawyer says the oil and gas industry’s supply chain will also support the transition to renewables – so it must be maintained

Politics

6 d. ago Dramatic moment Nato submarine torpedoes a frigate in exercise in the North Sea

Incredible footage shows a frigate sinking after a NATO submarine fired at it with a torpedo during a military exercise in the North Sea.

Events

7 d. ago Met Office issues amber snow warning in ‘first notable cold snap’ of autumn

The Met Office had issued yellow weather warnings for ice and snow across almost all of Scotland on Tuesday.

Events

7 d. ago 'One of a kind': Go Fund Me page and probe launched after North Sea oil worker's death on Shell rig

A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the North Sea oil worker’s family

Economics

8 d. ago Horror as young father plunges to his death on North Sea oil rig after 'falling from crane'

Lee Hulse, 32, from Torry in Aberdeen, Scotland reportedly fell from a crane on the Valaris 121 jackup drilling rig in the early hours of Friday morning.

Events

8 d. ago North Sea oil rig horror as young dad 'plunges to his death from crane'

Lee Hulse, 32, died on Friday while working on the Valaris 121 oil platform, off the coast of Aberdeen in Scotland

Events

8 d. ago Young dad dies during incident on North Sea oil rig as probe launched

Lee Hulse sadly died while working on the Valaris 121 oil platform on Friday, November 14.

Events

1 week ago North Sea oil worker wins £1m and immediately quits job after spending 7 months a year offshore

Christian Jones, 52, is the latest winner of the Omaze Monthly Millionaire Draw, scooping a life-changing £1 million prize, completely tax-free.

Economics

1 week ago The great escape: seal flees killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat

Charvet Drucker captures dramatic video and photos of seal being hunted by orcas in Salish Sea, north-west of SeattleA wildlife photographer on a whale-watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering on to the stern of her boat.Charvet Drucker was on a rented 20ft (6 metre) boat near her home on an island in the Salish Sea about 40 miles north-west of Seattle when she spotted a pod of at least eight killer whales, also known as orcas. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Seal escapes from pod of killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat

Charvet Drucker captures dramatic video and photos of seal being hunted by orcas in Salish Sea, north-west of SeattleA wildlife photographer on a whale-watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering on to the stern of her boat.Charvet Drucker was on a rented 20ft (6m) boat near her home on an island in the Salish Sea about 40 miles north-west of Seattle when she spotted a pod of at least eight killer whales, also known as orcas. Continue reading...

Events