UK oil tanker release reports ‘untrue’, Gibraltar official claims
A senior official in Gibraltar has denied reports that an Iranian tanker seized near the British overseas territory is poised to be released.
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UK ships to be given protection from Iranian attacks
A Royal Navy escort will accompany British-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid growing tensions in the Gulf, the Government has announced.
UK navy intervenes after Iran tries to stop BP oil tanker
The British navy intervened to stop Iran from blocking a commercial oil tanker leaving the Persian Gulf, heightening friction just as European nations scramble to salvage a landmark nuclear accord with the Islamic Republic.
Wood Group nabs contract for UK Royal Navy submarines
Wood Group has won a two year deal with BAE Systems Submarines.
Amec wins £75m nuclear deal with Royal Navy
Amec Foster Wheeler has won a nuclear deal with UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Video: New mine map reveals location of unexploded devices in UK waters
A new online map reveals the location of dozens of war-time unexploded mines and bombs around the UK coastline, enabling developers of offshore energy projects to work out how to safely carry out operations.