UK ninth ‘freest country’ in new ranking despite ‘alarming’ declines in key areas September 19, 2023 The UK climbed seven places to rank ninth freest country in the world between 2020 and 2021, despite "alarming" declines in some areas.
Ukraine holds talks with US over gas reserves to fight supply crisis October 16, 2022 Ukraine is preparing to market its national gas reserves, and has entered into discussions with US firms over its supplies.
Oil prices plunge as US weighs up release of strategic reserves March 31, 2022 Oil prices fell heavily this morning, following reports the US is considering the release of up to 180m barrels.
PMQs sketch: All the fun of the fair for Sunak and Starmer June 14, 2023 In the wake of Boris Johnson’s seemingly endless headline generating abilities being demonstrated again this week, it’s unsurprising Keir Starmer launched into what should have been a brutal takedown of a government fiddling while Frome (oh no, that’s already gone independent…) Stoke-on-Trent – majority of just 670 – burns. It’s just a shame the criticism [...]
OPEC+ looking at output cuts approaching two million barrels a day November 30, 2023 OPEC+ oil producers agreed to voluntary output cuts approaching two million barrels per day (bpd) for early next year led by Saudi Arabia.
New research warns fresh Digital Markets Unit risks stifling UK innovation July 6, 2022 A new report has warned that proposals to introduce a new Digital Markets Unit (DMU), housed at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), will have dire consequences for innovation, investment and dynamism in the digital sector.
Gas prices jump after Israeli gas field halts production October 10, 2023 Gas prices have jumped to their highest level since June following the closure of one of Israel's largest fields in the Mediterranean Sea.
Net zero risks energy security, says OPEC, as cartel slashes oil output October 10, 2023 Climate action to reach net zero undermines investment in the oil sector and jeopardises global energy security, warned OPEC.
Oil bodies downgrade demand expectations as lockdowns and inflation bite May 13, 2022 Leading oil bodies have downgraded expectations for crude demand this year, amid continued volatility in the market.
Rees-Mogg backs post-Brexit push for UK to adopt other countries’ regulations February 14, 2022 Jacob Rees-Mogg has thrown his weight behind calls for the UK to unilaterally adopt other countries’ product regulations post-Brexit to avoid creating new red tape for international trade. Rees-Mogg, who is the new minister for Brexit opportunities, said proposals drawn up by the free market Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) think tank should be welcomed [...]