Oil industry welcomes new UK government ahead of sector deal and IR35 changes
The oil and gas industry has welcomed the new UK government as it looks ahead to a “transformational” sector deal and braces for tax changes for thousands of contractors.
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Greenpeace call Tory manifesto ‘half-baked’ over lack of action on North Sea oil
Greenpeace UK has criticised the Conservative Party's latest manifesto, calling it "half-baked" over its lack of action on North Sea oil and other polluting sectors.
Theresa May to introduce draft Bill to cap energy prices next week
The Prime Minister plans to introduce a price cap on energy prices next week, bringing a draft Bill to Parliament which she claims will "stop ordinary families being ripped off."
Nicola Sturgeon hails historic third term in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP has won an historic third term in government at Holyrood, as Labour suffered further losses in its former Scottish heartlands.