Hundreds of sanction-busting oil tankers left Russia in August alone
Temptation to breach the sanctions is increasing as global oil prices rise
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Temptation to breach the sanctions is increasing as global oil prices rise
After promising to end offshore drilling and exploration, the nationalists seem to have had a change of heart – but why?
Nutcracker rather than sledgehammer. What a good idea
The advert, referencing Scotland’s oil industry and based on a previous SNP campaign, was refused by media giant Global
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Plus: landlords and identity fraud; the right to use cash; Richard Dawkins and the trans debate; and a plea for flat-backed cars
It’s unlikely that a world without fossil fuels can sustain current levels of real income and population
Activist criticises decision to accept sponsorship from a global investment firm that she claims invests heavily in fossil fuels
PM tells LBC he ‘100pc’ believes in decision to allow new licences despite tough environmental targets
Colleagues compared him to Dixon of Dock Green, the wise and benign police sergeant played by Jack Warner who kept his community in order
On a PR trip to Aberdeenshire, the Prime Minister proves once again he is the master of corporate gibberish in a prickly interview
Landlocked democracy is sandwiched between two autocratic neighbours
It’s difficult to walk softly when you’re carrying a stick as big as this
There’s a real possibility that vast reserves of this clean fuel can be extracted at competitive costs
Questor share tip: With an order book up 15pc since the end of the year Hunting's shares seem under-priced at the moment
Police arrest four people on suspicion of criminal damage after Total Energies targeted by activists
Vladimir Putin’s nation is emerging as a loser in the economic war under way
US and EU are pulling out all stops to woo energy giants but UK is yet to come up with a response
Oil and gas giant to focus on low carbon technologies but stays silent on renewables
As eco activists bring traffic to a standstill in Blackheath, one angry HGV passenger decides to give them a piece of his mind
‘Premature’ plans to block all new developments will result in 45,000 job losses
Green campaigners hail ‘massive victory’ over cultural venue’s decision to quietly cease 27-year deal with the oil giant
Expect a surge in votes for the opposition if the Labour leader goes ahead with his proposal to shut down the rigs