Brexit will strengthen devolution settlement, says David Mundell
Scottish Secretary David Mundell will use an international lecture to claim Brexit will “strengthen” the devolution settlement in Scotland.
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Russian giant Gazprom moves to quell Brexit relocation fears
Russia’s state-owned energy giant Gazprom has moved to quash speculation it is looking to relocate its London operations due to fears over trade barriers after Brexit.
Updated: Brexit poses nuclear safeguarding issues, claims head of NIA
Brexit could threaten UK nuclear safeguards, the head of the sector's civil trade association has claimed.
Oil rich Qatari investors urged to back cyber-security and healthcare projects ahead of Brexit
Qatari investors will be urged to back cyber-security and healthcare projects as part of a drive to secure trade deals as the UK prepares for Brexit.
New fund to support growth during oil and gas downturn
A funding initiative designed to support new businesses overcome the challenge of the oil and gas crisis has been officially unveiled.
Top nuclear boss advising May on protecting atomic industry from Brexit blow
The German head of one of the UK’s top nuclear companies is counseling Prime Minister Theresa May’s government on what needs to be done to protect a global hub for the industry from Brexit.
A toxic legacy hangs over Scotland’s Brexit war with Theresa May
There’s always one politician who can inflame passions in Scotland, even if she does it from the grave.
MP David Jones: North Sea oil and Brexit
The oil and gas sector is one of this country’s great industrial success stories — a vital energy supplier, having produced some 43 billion barrels of oil and contributing an enormous £330 billion to the UK economy.
Brexit ‘hitting jobs market as hiring confidence plunges in strong remain areas’
The jobs market is being hit by Brexit, with hiring confidence “diving” in parts of the UK which strongly supported remaining in the EU, a study reveals.
UK needs ‘green guarantee’ to protect environment after Brexit
The UK’s environmental policies face a “cocktail of threats” from Brexit, it has been warned.
UK Government ranks oil sector as ‘low priority’ in Brexit talks, report says
The UK Government has ranked the oil sector as a “low priority” industry in the Brexit negotiations, a news report said today.
Sector will thrive regardless of Brexit negotiations, says Shell CEO
Shell boss Ben van Beurden today insisted he is confident the company will thrive whatever the outcome of the Brexit negotiations.
How Theresa May’s Brexit speech was reported in Europe
European newspapers have responded to Theresa May’s speech setting out her priorities as she negotiates the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) with a series of striking front pages.
Boris Johnson promises the UK will not weaken the EU
Boris Johnson has said it is not on the UK’s agenda to “weaken or undermine“ Europe after the Prime Minister was perceived as warning Brussels not to punish Britain over Brexit.
Donald Trump: Leaving the EU will be a great thing for Britain
Donald Trump has pledged to work secure a rapid trade agreement with Britain, predicting that leaving the European Union would be a “great thing” for the UK.
Gallery: How the oil industry reacted to the Brexit vote
The UK's decision to leave the EU was largely an unwelcome move among business people and economists.
Brexit immigration controls could come at a cost to North Sea businesses
While many of us may be more than a little fed up of hearing the term ‘Brexit,’ it is sadly one that will continue to dominate headlines in the year ahead as our departure from the EU has so many potential implications across many industry sectors.
Brexit has no impact on North Sea, but second indy ref could slash output
The Brexit vote has not impacted on North Sea oil and gas production but a successful second bid for Scottish independence could slash output, according to fresh data.
Oil & Gas UK’s Mike Tholen calls for clarity over post-Brexit energy policy
A senior voice within the offshore industry has said the ability to access the European single market with the “least friction possible” will be vital to efficient trade post-Brexit.
FTSE 100 nears record high as ‘hard brexit’ fears hit pound
The pound took a further hit after leaked documents warned a “hard Brexit“ could cost the UK more than £66 billion a year, but London’s FTSE 100 Index hovered near record highs.
Opinion: UK moves to exploit EU shock tax system won’t help Brexit
When the European Commission last month demanded Apple pay up to 13 billion euros in back taxes to the Irish government, it gave the Brexit-battered UK government an opening. Number 10 and the Treasury were quick to stress Britain was “open for business” and they welcomed “any company wishing to invest in Britain and Britain’s workforce.”
Economic growth predictions cut amid Brexit vote aftermath
A leading business group has downgraded its forecast for economic growth amid predictions of a “sharp slowdown” in the aftermath of the EU referendum result.
Brexit with a French twist
An Aberdeen-based reservoir engineering consultancy has invited local French nationals and people interested in trading with France to a Brexit-focused business meeting today.
Scottish engineering firms see orders drop amid Brexit fears
Scottish engineering firms have seen orders drop and output volumes decrease to their lowest levels in seven years, according to reports.
Brexit won’t affect Norwegian gas exports to UK
Norway’s energy minister has said the UK’s Brexit vote will not affect Norwegian gas exports to Britain, according to a news report.