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GB Energy board set to meet for first time in Scotland

The board of GB Energy is scheduled to meet for the first time in Scotland to discuss "scaling up and kickstarting investments"

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025

Great British Energy board to meet for first time in Scotland

The board is chaired by Juergen Maier.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Scottish Labour minister slammed after 'misleading' claim about Scotland's NHS

A Scottish Labour minister has been slammed after making a "misleading" claim about Scotland's NHS ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

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SNP demands 'urgent clarification' over Keir Starmer's £200m Grangemouth promise

THE SNP have demanded more details from the Labour Government following Keir Starmer’s pledge of £200 million in investment to help support…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2025

Warning as Rosebank approval could pave the way for a dozen new oil projects

Campaigners have warned the UK Government against allowing two controversial oil and gas projects to proceed as it could pave the way for a dozen…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2025

Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be cancelled after Rosebank court ruling

Exclusive: Future of further projects uncertain after Rosebank and Jackdaw licences were found to have been unlawfully granted

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

Drax is the subsidy show that goes on and on

Government cranks handle again for group owning Yorkshire power plant because cheaper generating capacity not in place

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025

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Thousands of North Sea jobs at risk because of Government’s zealotry, Tories say

Shadow environment minister Andrew Bowie pressed the Government on its plans for Rosebank and Jackdaw.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

New subsidies for Drax that ‘halve’ payments for burning wood for power

New rules for the huge wood-pellet burning power station will also improve sustainability, Government says.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Question Time sees Labour accused of 'spiteful' oil plot to block independence

A LABOUR minister was dealt devastating blows by the Question Time audience in Glasgow – with one member of the public accusing the party of a…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2025

Who is on BBC Question Time live in Glasgow tonight?

BBC’S Question Time is set to come to Glasgow on Thursday night with presenter Fiona Bruce set to head the show ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025

New body horror movie starring real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie lands a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score – as first reviews call it "weird" and "unhinged"

Together has won over critics

Total Film · Jan 30, 2025

Together review – codependent relationship body horror is a fun ride

Real-life husband and wife Dave Franco and Alison Brie play a couple put to the ultimate test in a slickly and sickly made thriller

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025

Michael Shanks unable to clarify how many jobs GB Energy will create

ENERGY minister Michael Shanks has insisted the UK Government’s ambition for GB Energy to deliver 1000 jobs “has not changed” despite reports…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

Minister: Extremist scaremongering to suggest UK close to experiencing blackouts

Michael Shanks made the claim as MPs on the Conservative benches raised concerns over the Government’s approach to energy supplies.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Scottish Labour minister squirms as BBC digs up his own Waspi women pledges

SCOTTISH Labour MP Michael Shanks was challenged by his own constituent live on the BBC on Wednesday as he defended the UK Government’s decision…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024

Wee Ginger Dug: Labour won't listen – except when their ambition's on the line

THE Scottish Government has announced that it will introduce a scheme to support pensioners who have lost their Winter Fuel Payment ...

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Government to ban new coal mining schemes as UK turns to clean energy

Ministers confirmed they would bring forward legislation restricting the licensing of new coal mines.

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Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Trump’s ‘drill baby drill’ policy will not alter UK net-zero ambition – minister

Donald Trump pledged ‘drill, baby, drill’ on the US presidential election campaign trail.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

UK urged to rule out allowing wind turbines ‘controlled by hostile states’

Mingyang Smart Energy Group has received priority status from the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council for a proposed manufacturing plant.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Tories claim Starmer’s 81% emission cut will cause ‘hardship’ for British people

Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho said the cut would require a ‘shift away from meat and dairy’, as energy ministers said bills would be lower.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024

'Sh***': How one Labour-voting area feels about the new UK Government

“I REGRET voting for them now." That was the response of one Rutherglen resident when asked about their view of the new Labour Government so…

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Views sought on reforms to energy infrastructure planning

The Government says the changes will make the system for considering large energy projects more efficient.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Grid operator to outline new energy infrastructure sites in long-term plan

Energy ministers have asked the National Grid operator to produce the first-ever strategic spatial plan for energy across the UK’s land and sea.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024

SNP 'need to check dictionary definition of austerity,' Scottish Labour MP claims

THERE is “no austerity underway” under the Labour Government, a UK minister has claimed ...

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