Energy Minister launches leadership bid by saying only a Brexiteer can lead the party
Andrea Leadsom said only a Brexiteer could deliver on the referendum result as she joined the race to be prime minister.
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Shell boss urges UK to keep free trade and movement
The chief executive Shell has urged a post Brexit UK to hold onto free trade and free movement of people.
Renew News: Energy Minister insists Brexit will have no impact on clean energy
The UK's energy minister said confidence in clean energy had not been impacted by the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
Brexit strengthens case for supporting onshore wind, says RenewableUK boss
The boss of RenewableUK said the economic uncertainty caused by the UK's decision to leave the European Union had strengthened the case for supporting onshore wind.
DNV GL boss says Brexit will not leave UKCS shaken “completely upside down”
The chief executive of DNV GL said Britain's vote to leave the European Union will not cause the North Sea oil and gas industry to be shaken "completely upside down".
Brexit just the start as bewildered Scotland weighs own divorce
Scots, famously, tend to root for any sports team that plays against England. The roar of jubilation at Edinburgh’s Three Sisters bar Monday night as tiny Iceland knocked Scotland’s ancient rival out of the European soccer championships had an extra edge.
French Economy Minister calls for “timely” decision on Hinkley after Brexit
France's Economy Minister has said a "timely" investment should be made by EDF on its Hinkley Point nuclear project in the UK following Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Sterling slump means costlier commodities for post-brexit UK
The collapse in the pound since U.K. voters chose to quit the European Union means more expensive imports of oil, natural gas and industrial metals, although some farmers and distillers may have cause to celebrate.
Questions remain about likelihood of Brexit says Douglas Westwood
The possibility remains the United Kingdom's Brexit from from Europe may not happen after all, according to consultancy Douglas Westwood.
Technip says no plans to stop London HQ after Brexit
French oil services company Technip said there was no reason for Britain's exit from the European Union to impact its merger with FMC Technologies - including plans for London to be the legal headquarters of the new group.
Brexit vote leads to Nigerian militant call for break up of country’s federation
Nigerian militants have called for a referendum on breaking up the country's federation.
Wind energy firms Dong and Siemens committed to UK but seek clarity post Brexit
Wind energy firms Dong and Siemens have both committed to their UK operations in the aftermath of the Brexit vote but have called for clarity on next steps.
Brexit may be Scotland’s chance to steal London finance crown
For all the uncertainty Scotland faces with the cloud of Britain’s exit from the European Union, there could yet be a silver lining, according to U.K. lawmaker Mark Garnier.
Oil extends drop to trade near $47 as Brexit turmoil continues
Oil extended losses to trade near $47 a barrel as the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, triggering a global flight from risky assets.
Quarter of business leaders plan jobs freeze in wake of Brexit, IOD says
One in four business leaders plan to freeze recruitment in the wake of the referendum result and some are considering moving work abroad, a new study has revealed.
George Osborne moves to calm stock market after Brexit vote
Chancellor George Osborne will move to try to calm market turmoil triggered by the pro-Brexit vote as Boris Johnson broke cover in a bid to start healing Tory wounds ripped open by the bitter referendum battle.
Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish Parliament could block Brexit
Nicola Sturgeon has warned she would consider asking Holyrood to block the UK’s departure from Europe if MSPs are required to give formal backing for Brexit.
Brexit: Score Europe MD calls for industry to “rise to challenge”, says INDY 2 is “unwelcome distraction”
The managing director of Score Europe said industry must "rise to the challenge" and "pull together" after the UK voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union.
Opinion: Energy import costs likely to rise but structure of energy sector unchanged – Wood Mac
The UK has voted to leave the European Union. A majority of 51.9% voted to end a 43-year membership of the EU.
Brexit: Balmoral Group boss says Britain’s economy “robust” enough on its own
The chairman of Balmoral Group Jimmy Milne said the UK's economy is "robust enough" to hold its own in the world market, after the country voted by a close margin to exit the European Union.
Opinion: Low oil price has bigger impact than Brexit will
This morning the UK woke up to the news that it is to leave the EU, as 52% majority supported the leave campaign.
Brexit: Fuel prices could rise within days
Petrol and diesel prices could rise within days due to the plunge in the value of the pound following the EU referendum, experts warned.
Brexit: Sir Ian Wood says industry must “remain calm” after Leave vote
Industry leader Sir Ian Wood has urged for businesses to "remain calm" after the UK voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union.
Business chiefs want strong leadership after Brexit result
The UK and devolved governments must show strong leadership to stabilise the economy following the decision to quit the European Union (EU), business and industry chiefs have said.
Brexit: EDF still committed to Hinkley Point
EDF said it remains committed to building a nuclear plant at Hinkley Point following Britain's vote to exit the European Union.