Death toll from oil tanker blaze rises to 153
The death toll from an oil tanker fire in Pakistan has risen to 153, with dozens more in a critical condition, and the fatalities are expected to increase.
Pakistan oil tanker overturns and explodes, killing 148
The death toll from an oil tanker fire in Pakistan has risen to 148, with dozens more in a critical condition, a rescue official said.
United Arab Emirates: We are not trying to force regime change in Qatar
The Arab countries isolating Qatar do not seek to force out the country’s leadership but are willing to cut ties if it does not agree to their demands, a top United Arab Emirates official has said.
‘Very comfortable’ Qatar says it can withstand pressure ‘forever’ amid crisis
Qatar has said it is “very comfortable” and can survive the economic and diplomatic steps its neighbours have taken to pressure it “forever”.
Toshiba bumped from Tokyo stock exchange top tier over £7bn losses
Toshiba has been demoted from the top tier of the Tokyo Stock Exchange as the firm warned that last year’s losses will be bigger than expected.
Warning of ’risky and expensive’ nuclear project at Hinkley Point C
The Government’s deal for a new nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point has locked consumers into a "risky and expensive project" with uncertain benefits, the National Audit Office (NAO) warned.
FTSE sinks deeper as markets ‘drowning in a well of black stuff’
London’s premier index sunk deeper into the red as commodity stocks suffered after the oil price tumbled below 45 US dollars a barrel.
Infographic: Top countries producing wind & solar electricity
Greenwatch has launched a map showing, which countries have invested in building technology suitable for renewable energy and produce the highest amount of electricity.
Opinion: The big green job switch
The renewables market has undergone something of a transformation in recent years and is now recognised as one of the major employment hubs across the energy sector. But why has this transformation occurred and what does it mean for skills and the jobs market?
UK PM to brief european leaders on plans to offer certainty to EU nationals in UK
Days after the opening of formal Brexit talks, Theresa May is set to make a bid to break the logjam over the status of expat citizens following UK withdrawal from the EU.
Councillor suspended over controversial windfarm plans
An Aberdeenshire councillor has been suspended for six months after lobbying colleagues about a proposal to build a controversial wind turbine on his farm.
Total Energy Ventures snaps-up slice of OnTruck
Total Energy Ventures (TEV), the venture capital arm of Total that invests in start-ups, has acquired an interest in OnTruck, a platform that optimizes road freight shipping.
Opinion: Offshore wind is making waves globally
Driven by technological advancements and falling costs, the number of offshore wind projects is rapidly increasing – which is making an impact across the global renewables energy market. Luisina Berberian, associate director, Infrastructure Finance Ratings, S&P Global Ratings, considers the factors driving offshore wind projects, as well as the challenges they are yet to overcome.
Promoted: More fuel for the Apollo rocket
Apollo today confirmed two senior appointments.
Community-run energy schemes generate enough to power 130k homes
Community-run energy schemes across the country such as local solar and wind projects are powering the equivalent of 130,000 homes, a report said.
Hess sells up in the Permian
Hess Corp. has inked a deal to sell its stakes in some oil-producing assets in West Texas and New Mexico for $600 million, the New York oil company said Monday.
Small business sentiment improving, but pessimism remains
Scottish small business confidence has risen for the second consecutive quarter but a majority of these firms remain pessimistic about future conditions, a new survey has found.
Economy has faced challenges on several front since Brexit vote
The economy, businesses and consumers have borne the brunt of the Brexit vote, with growth slowing, inflation soaring and a host of financial firms beginning to shift jobs overseas as a result.
Mundell to Sturgeon: Take threat of second Scottish Referendum off the table
The Scottish Secretary has said he foresees “no circumstances” for a second Scottish referendum taking place before the 2021 Holyrood elections.
Scottish Government receives around 60,000 responses to fracking consultation
A consultation on the use of fracking in Scotland has attracted around 60,000 responses, the First Minister has confirmed.
Air pollution reduction drive needs 20MPH limits, Green campaigners say
Environmental campaigners are calling on politicians to introduce default 20mph limits in towns and cities to help tackle air pollution.
Ken Clarke urges change of course on Brexit amid ‘hopeless splits’
Former chancellor Ken Clarke has urged the Prime Minister to change her approach to Brexit in an effort to restore public confidence in politics.
White House: Trump won’t sack special counsel Robert Mueller
The White House has said Donald Trump “has no intention” of sacking the special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
SNP to unveil new leader in Westminster
The SNP’s new Westminster leader will be announced later.
Aberdeen Airport continues to see passenger numbers rise after oil slump
Scotland’s biggest airports welcomed record numbers of passengers in May.