8 h. ago Head of Navy's broadside at Reeves over defence cash: First Sea Lord warns Russia is spending billions to control North Atlantic as Treasury starves Forces

Defence Secretary John Healey was present when General Sir Gwyn Jenkins opened fire in London , signalling his support for the First Sea Lord.

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16 h. ago Man 'waved' at camera on UK hot air balloon before plunging 1,000ft to death

A 33-year-old man tragically fell to his death from a hot air balloon after climbing out of the basket in an attempt to take his own life, a coroner has concluded

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16 h. ago Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman

At a time when the UK and other countries are finally taking bold steps for climate, Canada is preparing a new oil pipelineLast week, the United Kingdom did something all too rare: it chose leadership by backing science and prioritizing public safety. The Labour government announced it would ban new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, strengthen a windfall tax and accelerate phasing out of fossil-fuel subsidies.These are not symbolic gestures. They are an acknowledgment that the global energy system is shifting and that mature economies must shift with it.Tzeporah Berman is a Canadian environmental activist, campaigner and writer Continue reading...

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29 h. ago A warning over lack of submarines: Our defences are now 'stretched' in the North Atlantic, admits Navy chief

A chronic shortage of Royal Navy submarines risks letting Vladimir Putin dominate the North Atlantic, the First Sea Lord has admitted.

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3 d. ago Terror as woman nearly plunges to death from 10th floor fleeing her lover’s wife

A viral video shows a woman dodge death in a hair-raising escape from a 10th floor window, losing her grip for a heart-stopping moment as she flees her lover's missus

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5 d. ago The North Sea: Along the Edge of Britain by Alistair Moffat review: 'wonderfully descriptive'

Alistair Moffat uses this history of Britain’s 800-mile east coast to argue that “the North Sea made us who we are”, writes David Robinson

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6 d. ago Whatever happens to Rachel Reeves, this was a bad Budget for Scotland

From the lack of help for North Sea oil and gas and Scotch whisky to a new charge on electric vehicles, the Budget saw measures that will hit Scotland hard

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7 d. ago After disappointing Budget, here's what North Sea oil industry needs from Labour

The North Sea has powered this country for decades and can underpin the next chapter of our energy transition too – if governments make the right decisions

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7 d. ago After disappointing Budget, here's what North Sea energy industry needs from Labour

The North Sea has powered this country for decades and can underpin the next chapter of our energy transition too – if governments make the right decisions

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7 d. ago Harbour Energy slashes ANOTHER 100 jobs as windfall tax bites

Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy is cutting another 100 North Sea jobs in the North Sea after the Chancellor refused to axe the windfall tax in the Budget.

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7 d. ago Harbour Energy to axe 100 offshore jobs amid windfall tax pressure

Harbour said it has come under pressure from lower commodity prices and an ‘uncompetitive tax regime’.

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7 d. ago North Sea job cuts: Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy to axe around 100 offshore jobs

100 offshore jobs out of around 700 are at risk amid pressure from UK windfall taxes.

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Man plunges to his death from Glasgow tower block in front of horrified witnesses

Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports a man had fallen from a block of flats in Taylor Place, Glasgow city centre

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9 d. ago Man plunges to his death from Glasgow tower block in front of horrified witnesses

Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports a man had fallen from a block of flats in Taylor Place, Glasgow city centre

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9 d. ago Beautiful journey to 'Welsh Riviera' village where rich celebrities mingle with tourists

If you haven't been to this North Wales haven by the sea then you certainly need to, it's wonderful - and the trip to get there isn't half bad either

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9 d. ago The truth about oil and gas industry's windfall tax complaints – and why Labour still needs to help it

Labour has conceded some ground but needs to send a much clearer signal that the North Sea is open for business

Society

1 week ago Shell fined after major hydrocarbon release on rig linked to corroded pipework

The Health and Safety Executive said 176 staff working on the platform were put at risk from an explosion if the escaping hydrocarbon gas had ignited.

Economics

1 week ago Ocean conservation charity loses High Court bid over oil and gas licences

Oceana UK brought legal action against the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the North Sea Transition Authority.

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1 week ago Netflix star, 55, plunges to death after horror fall from roof in devastating accident

Netflix and theatre star Tony Germano has tragically died after falling from the roof of his home while checking renovation work, just weeks after moving back into his family house

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1 week ago Britain could face severe gas shortages as North Sea production falls amid Labour's energy policies

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) said gas will remain critical for energy security into the next decade and warned of potential shortfalls on the coldest days.

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