FTSE 100 Live: FCA unveils new rules to make London listings more attractive The FTSE 100 index today regained lost ground during a busy session for blue-chip updates. Evening Standard · May 2, 2023
Labour calls for energy firms to pay more tax on £60m-a-day profits Party wants greater taxation on North Sea profits to fund freeze on council tax for cash-strapped UK households The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023
Energy giants raking in £60 million a DAY in profit as Tories ignore windfall tax demands The Government has been accused of giving these companies “generous and untargeted handouts” by Labour as millions struggle through the cost of living crisis. Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023
Energy giants raking in £60 million A DAY in massive Tory tax fail Firms including BP and Shell are this week set to announce profits of more than £10billion since the start of the year Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023
North Sea oil and gas profits must be reinvested in Scotland, SNP say The SNP has said profits from North Sea oil and gas must be reinvested in Scotland, accusing Westminster of “hoarding” Scotland’s… The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2023
Energy fat cats like BP and Shell should pay more tax amid record profits Record View says the poor just keep getting poorer and that a fair tax system which ensured energy giants pay their proper share would go a long way to lessening this inequality. Daily Record · May 1, 2023
A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction review – Lydia West takes command The star narrates an innovative, pedal-powered production that muses on the climate crisis but the wide range of topics limits the storytelling The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023
Hertz Now Has 50,000 EVs In Its Fleet In the first three months of this year, the firm generated $2 billion in revenue, an increase of 13 percent year-over-year (YOY). InsideEVs · Apr 28, 2023
Climate protesters disrupt BP’s shareholder meeting in London Oil company’s decision to water down climate commitments prompts backlash from investors at AGM The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023
New “Hydrogen Turbine” Technology Could Decarbonize Air & Sea Travel Green hydrogen is produced using electrolysis, a process powered by renewable energy. However, it is energy-intensive and could displace renewables from the grid. Barchart · Apr 27, 2023
Ali died days before he could challenge BP’s CEO on the dangers of gas flaring. Don’t let his death be in vain The 21-year-old Iraqi, who lived by a smoke-choked oilfield, died of cancer. His message must be heard, says journalist Jess Kelly The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023
3 Bullish Stocks to Keep on Your Watchlist As uncertainty clouds the Fed’s impending decision next month, investing in fundamentally sound stocks such as BP p.l.c. (BP), Sumco Corp. (SUOPY), and TORM plc (TRMD), exhibiting solid momentum, could be beneficial. Read on…. StockNews.com · Apr 26, 2023
Scottish port's revival to create 'thousands of jobs' following major investment A PORT near Inverness is set to help create “thousands of jobs” after a US private equity fund committed £300 millionn to help with its… The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2023
BP facing green rebellion at annual shareholder meeting Some of UK’s biggest pension funds preparing to demand tougher plans to reduce emissions by 2030 The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023
The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023 Key findings from our investigation into the people who got sick after cleaning up BP’s oil spill Thousands have sued BP for long-term health conditions they say come from cleaning up the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 13 years ago
The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023 Striking oil and gas workers set to cause Shell and BP 'severe' problems OIL and gas workers are set to stage a rally in Aberdeen on Monday, as part of a “tsunami” of strikes causing “severe’ problems for…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023 First Thing: California police under audit after racist texts discovered Messages showing Antioch officers using racist slurs, and bragging about making up evidence and beating suspects have sparked outrage. Plus, supreme court delays decision on abortion pill restrictions
The Guardian - US · Apr 20, 2023 They cleaned up BP’s massive oil spill. Now they’re sick – and want justice Thirteen years after the Deepwater Horizon explosion, documents shed light on the company’s response and ‘scorched earth’ legal tactics
Fortune · Apr 19, 2023 Ukraine says Shell is taking 'blood money' from a Russian energy company Ukraine officials accuse Western energy companies of profiting from the war, and have ideas for how to fix it.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023 Global oil demand on course for record as China’s economy rebounds International Energy Agency’s expectation for 2023 is 2m bpd higher than last year’s figure
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023 Takeaways from AP report on impact of Senegal's gas project For years, residents of the small fishing town of Saint-Louis in Senegal have been struggling
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023 Senegal gas deal drives locals to desperation, prostitution When the gas rig arrived off the coast of Saint-Louis, residents of the seaside Senegalese town found reason to hope
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023 Exxon CEO’s pay rose 52% to nearly £30m amid Ukraine war, figures show Darren Woods’ pay is ‘reflective of record company earnings and stock price performance’, says oil firm
The Conversation · Apr 11, 2023 Corporate social responsibility: Why family businesses get more bang for their buck than non-family firms When it comes to turning corporate social responsibility (CSR) into profit, research shows family businesses have the advantage. CSR is a form of self-regulation where businesses make concerted efforts to be socially and ethically accountable to themselves, their stakeholders and the public.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 11, 2023 Environmental groups accuse EPA of failing to update water pollution standards for oil refineries and other industries CHICAGO — Frustrated that U.S. oil refineries are still allowed to dump massive amounts of toxic chemicals and heavy metals into lakes and rivers, environmental groups are urging a federal court to order more stringent regulation of some of the nation’s biggest polluters.