The Latest Breaking News from Grangemouth

‘Grown-up debate’ needed about future of Grangemouth, says Petroineos boss

Politicians and trade unions have hit out at the decision to close the refinery.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Financial statements from Grangemouth owner give ‘distorted picture’, says union

Unite Scotland’s regional secretary Derek Thomson made his comments as he appeared before Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Grangemouth could switch to sustainable fuel ‘relatively easily’, says union

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said she is dismayed ministers appear to have ‘given up’ on keeping the refinery open.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Anas Sarwar slammed for 'failed' General Election promise to save Grangemouth jobs

ANAS Sarwar has been slammed for claiming during the General Election that the new Labour Government would save jobs lost by the closure of the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

Ian Murray: UK Government 'can't guarantee new job for every Grangemouth worker'

THE UK Government cannot guarantee a new job for every worker who could be laid off when the Grangemouth refinery closes next year, the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

Scottish airports back campaign to create eco-jet fuel facility at Grangemouth

SCOTLAND’S biggest airports are backing a campaign to create eco-friendly jet fuel facilities at Grangemouth and Aberdeenshire, which could create…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024

Just transition plan for Grangemouth site delayed until spring

The Scottish Government has delayed a plan for the Grangemouth refinery until next spring – just months before the site is due to be closed.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

UNION leaders have insisted the Labour Government “must be forced to act” to save Scotland’s only oil​ refinery ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024

Grangemouth's Labour MP says Keir Starmer has 'abandoned' refinery workers

THE Labour MP for Grangemouth has taken aim at both Keir Starmer and the Scottish Government for “abandoning” oil refinery workers and their…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2024

UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’

At the end of September, the UK’s last remaining coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will be retired. The closure of the plant should – and will – be celebrated by environmentalists, as the move away from coal has made Britain’s electricity much cleaner over the past decade. It is…

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024