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BP Picks New CEO Following Looney Sacking

British oil giant BP on Wednesday named veteran employee Murray Auchincloss as chief executive officer following a period as interim boss in the wake of Bernard Looney's sacking.

International Business Times

BP names Murray Auchincloss as permanent CEO after shock departure of disgraced Bernard Looney

The move adds to a long tradition at the firm of appointing insiders to the CEO role rather than looking elsewhere – an approach that has had mixed results in the past

Evening Standard

BP names interim boss Murray Auchincloss as permanent chief executive

Former finance chief to replace Bernard Looney, who departed unexpectedly last year

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“Some bass parts are functional and some are creative: you don’t need to play Rachmaninoff when the band wants Al Green”: The man behind Elvis Costello’s finest albums recalls his life as a main Attraction

Bruce Thomas, once of Elvis Costello’s backing band, the Attractions, recounts his career

Guitar World

“You’re always trying to get rid of buzzes when recording, so I came up with the idea of trying to make them groove instead”: How Victor Wooten created a groove without touching his bass guitar

Victor Wooten gives a track-by-track tour of his second solo album, What Did He Say?

Guitar World

Biden's offshore wind project canceled due to inflation and opposition

Join Craig Rucker of the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow as he reacts to the cancellation of a major wind project, dealing a blow to Biden's green ag...

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BP And Equinor Scrap Plans For Empire Wind II Project In New York

A 1.3 GW offshore wind project has been cancelled by its developers, dealing a blow to Biden's wind energy targets.

International Business Times

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Shipping giant Maersk's stock buoyed by halt of Red Sea journeys following Houthi rebel attacks

Global shipping leaders and oil giant BP have decided to hit pause on Red Sea transit until it becomes safer—but costs could increase as a result.

Fortune

The destinations we’re most excited about visiting in 2024

From cities flexing their cultural muscles to rugged regions begging to be explored on foot, these are the places The Independent’s travel team can’t wait to uncover this year

The Independent UK

UK University Students Initiate 'Career Boycott' in Protest Against Barclay's Climate Policies

More than 220 students from Barclays' top recruitment universities won't work for Barclays unless they terminate all financing for oil and gas companies.

International Business Times UK

The 20 greatest bass solos of all time – from the fastest ‘lead bass guitarist’ to the only bass solo James Jamerson ever recorded

We count down moments of bass guitar genius from Tal Wilkenfeld, Flea, Victor Wooten, John Myung and many more

Guitar World

First Thing: hundreds escape plane in Tokyo that collided with earthquake relief flight

Five people on coastguard aircraft missing after collision with Japan Airlines plane. Plus, Israel’s supreme court rejects Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul law

The Guardian - UK

Big five oil companies to reward shareholders with record payouts

BP, Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies to distribute more than $100bn despite public outrage

The Guardian - UK

The biggest corporate gaffes of 2023

It's that time of the year again. Here are 15 of the City desk's best corporate gaffes of 2023

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

UK dealmaking shrinks in 2023, but economy predicted to ‘turn corner’ in 2024 – as it happened

PwC predicts inflation will fall near ‘normal levels’ in 2024, but corporate insolvencies are forecast to jump

The Guardian - UK

UK students launch Barclays ‘career boycott’ over bank’s climate policies

Campaign at leading universities such as Oxbridge and UCL warns lender it will miss out on top talent if it finances fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK

Culture clash: when the British Museum accepts funding from oil firms

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Charlotte Higgins about the management of the institution and sponsorship by BP

The Independent UK

Lord Cameron warns of Iran’s ‘malign influence’ and global threat

The former prime minister described Hamas, the Houthis and Hezbollah as ‘proxies’ for Iran and said they are contributing to an ‘extremely high’ level of ‘danger and insecurity’ around the world

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British Museum signs new £50m BP deal to fund major renovation plans

Environmental campaigners have urged the museum to end its sponsorship deal with BP over the years

International Business Times

Oil Prices Rebound After Houthi Attacks In Red Sea; BP, Equinor Pause Shipping Through Suez

Attacks on Red Sea shipping are driving up oil prices, prompting the US to form a coalition of nation's the crack down on Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Geopolitical uncertainty looks to be a key concern for investors in 2024.

The Conversation

How Red Sea attacks on cargo ships could disrupt deliveries and push up prices – a logistics expert explains

Attacks on international cargo ships in the Red Sea from Houthi-controlled Yemen have seen several cargo vessels hit by missiles and drones in recent days.

International Business Times

Equinor-BP's New York Offshore Wind Project Marks Turning Point For US Offshore Wind In 2024

With inflation cooling and the election approaching, the U.S. wind industry may face a limited window of opportunity in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

US announces naval coalition to defend Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks

Egypt and Saudi Arabia notably absent from Operation Prosperity Guardian as more shipping companies forgo route

The Independent UK

British Museum to receive £50m in funding from oil giant BP

BP will donate £50m to help with the renovation of the museum as climate groups slammed decision

Guitar World

“The smallest element can be the basis of a cool riff. That’s pretty much how I wrote Sweet Emotion”: Tom Hamilton reveals the inspiration behind one of the most iconic bass riffs in rock

How Sweet Emotion, from Aerosmith’s Toys in the Attic, was inspired by Jeff Beck’s Rough and Ready

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