The Latest Breaking News from British Petroleum

Fossil-fuel investments have sparked more than one important debate

An activist investor is urging rival Shell to split in two.

Fortune · Feb 10, 2023

First Thing: pressure mounts on UN to provide urgent support in Syria

Syrian rescue teams say earthquake has created conditions not seen at any point during 12 years of war. Plus, Russia ‘on offensive’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

Michael Hiltzik: Big oil companies are already reneging on their global warming promises

If there's an enduring truism about corporate promises to do well by doing good, it's that believing them is a mug's game.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023

Why energy companies are making so much profit despite UK windfall taxes

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year caused oil and gas prices to surge, triggering a cost of living crisis in many countries, including the UK.

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

Loose Women's Carol tells London Mayor Sadiq Khan to 'shut up' in vicious sweary rant

Loose Women's Carol McGiffin didn't hold back when she slammed London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Twitter when he complained about BP's 'unacceptable' tax break

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Britain’s biggest gas supplier accused of ‘profiteering’ from energy crisis

Climate campaigners hit out at Norwegian state-owned Equinor’s record £62bn profits as household bills rise

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023

Oil giant BP pocketing £23 billion in profits is disgusting

Record View says BP's figures are disgusting as Scots struggle with their energy bills.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

'Rishi Sunak siding with oil and gas giants tells us all we need to know about Tories'

The case for a proper windfall tax on the corporate cash machine is overwhelming with BP's profits more than doubling, it tells us all we need to know about the Tories

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Why the global climate activism community feels betrayed by BP

The first big oil company to 'walk the walk' on carbon emissions reduction is rolling back its goals, and green activists feel betrayed.

Fortune · Feb 7, 2023

If BP’s change of heart isn’t a U-turn, it’s certainly a major detour

Bernard Looney is ‘leaning in’ to his earlier pledge to cut hydrocarbons, but where will it end?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023