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In Pictures: Widest load on British roads?

Part of the M53 in Cheshire was closed on Saturday night to accommodate what is thought to be one of the biggest objects to be moved on a UK road. At 26.5 metres long and five times higher than a double decker bus, the piece of machinery could only ...

14 Aug 2022 at 13:16

Refinery workers refuse to deal with ship carrying Russian oil

Workers are refusing to deal with a German-flagged ship carrying Russian oil which is moored in the UK. Unions are urging the Government to close what they believe is a loophole following a ban on Russian vessels docking in the UK, because they ...

05 Mar 2022 at 12:55

Climate activists scale Kelpies landmark near oil refinery

Two climate campaigners have climbed to the top of The Kelpies tourist attraction as part of action targeted at the fossil fuel industry in Scotland. Activists from This Is Rigged scaled the 100ft steel equine sculptures between Falkirk and ...

23 Jul 2023 at 12:08

Government only told of Grangemouth closure at same time as workers – minister

A minister has rejected claims the Scottish Government was warned of the Grangemouth refinery closure years before the announcement. Scottish Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan said it is “crystal clear” ministers were only told of the plans ...

22 Feb 2024 at 16:00

World

Explosion at illegal oil refinery site ‘kills at least 15’ in Nigeria

An explosion and fire at an illegal oil refinery site in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region killed at least 15 people, including a pregnant woman, residents and a local environmental rights group has reported. The blast happened on Monday in ...

03 Oct 2023 at 16:08

Minister wants to see Grangemouth refinery continue ‘as long as possible’

The Scottish Government has said it wants to see the oil refinery at Grangemouth continue operating “as long as possible”, following news that its owners may shut it down in 2025. Energy Secretary Neil Gray vowed the Scottish ...

23 Nov 2023 at 17:28

Scotland

Just transition to net-zero economy requires ‘significant’ action – experts

“Significant” further action is needed for Scotland to reach a low-carbon economy, the advisory body for attaining a just transition has warned. In its annual report published on Wednesday, the Just Transition Commission ...

15 Dec 2023 at 10:08

Scotland

Grangemouth refinery closure date not yet known, boss tells MSPs

It is not known exactly when the Grangemouth oil refinery will close but its transition to a fuel import terminal will continue until at least spring 2025, MSPs have heard. The company which owns Scotland’s only ...

13 Dec 2023 at 11:43

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

Governments 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. Sharon Graham, the general secretary of the Unite union branded the planned closure of the ...

28 Sept 2024 at 18:15

Government not ‘sleepwalking’ over Grangemouth, says Starmer

The Prime Minister has said his Government is not “sleepwalking” into potential “industrial devastation” over the closure of the Grangemouth refinery. Owner Petroineos announced last week the refinery ...

19 Sept 2024 at 17:27

Scotland

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. Bosses at the site have announced the refinery will close ...

03 Oct 2024 at 16:57

Government cannot guarantee job for every laid off Grangemouth worker – Murray

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 Secretary has said. Plans for the closure of the ...

17 Oct 2024 at 17:01

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