64 h. ago Reeves’s rejection of North Sea job cuts claim a ‘new low’, say Flynn

The Chancellor said she does not believe 1,000 jobs are being lost every month in the oil and gas sector.

Politics

65 h. ago Reeves dismisses claim 1,000 jobs lost a month in North Sea due to windfall tax

The Chancellor said job losses pre-dated the windfall tax

Politics

67 h. ago Rachel Reeves denies 1,000 North Sea oil and gas jobs being lost every month

Industry leaders have blamed a windfall tax on the profits earned by energy giants for thousands of lay-offs in Scotland.

Society

67 h. ago Chancellor says she does not believe 1,000 jobs being axed a month in North Sea

The figure came from analysis from an offshore expert at Robert Gordon University.

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3 d. ago Norway’s national oil company facing £53m penalty for oil spills and gas leaks

Equinor accused of ‘extensive and long-term pollution’ caused by years of inadequate maintenanceNorway’s national oil company, Equinor, is facing a £53m penalty for oil spills and gas leaks at the oil-rich Scandinavian state’s only refinery, which officials said were the result of years of inadequate maintenance.Norway’s economic crime agency, Økokrim, said it had taken action against Equinor over “extensive and long-term pollution” at the refinery in Mongstad, on Norway’s North Sea coast. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago UK offshore immigration crackdown risks stifling growth unless policy meets reality

Can the government’s tightening of the rules keep pace with operational realities in the North Sea, asks Kelly Hardman

Events

5 d. ago European football: Bartesaghi’s double not enough as Milan held by Sassuolo

Laurienté equalises for visitors after defender’s two goalsReal Sociedad sack Sergio Francisco after Girona defeatMilan had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo at San Siro after Armand Laurienté’s late strike for the visitors ensured the Serie A title race remains finely poised. Milan are top by one point with 32 points from 15 matches but can be overtaken by Napoli, the defending champions, who visit 12th-placed Udinese later on Sunday. Sassuolo sit ninth on 21 points.The visitors stunned Milan in the 13th minute when Andrea Pinamonti’s clever layoff set up the midfielder Ismaël Koné, who expertly chipped Mike Maignan to open the scoring.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Warming oceans made Asia’s deadly floods far worse, scientists say

Sea surface temperatures over the North Indian Ocean were 0.2C higher than the average over the past three decades, researchers say

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9 d. ago Warming oceans made Asia’s deadly floods far worse, scientists say (cloned)

Sea surface temperatures over the North Indian Ocean were 0.2C higher than the average over the past three decades, researchers say

Events

1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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.

Events

2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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.

Politics

2 w. 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’.

Events

2 w. 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.

Society

2 w. 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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