UK should brace for fuel rationing over Iran war crisis, former BP chief warns Starmer Former adviser says UK should be preparing for ‘significant shortfall of supply over the next two months’ The Independent UK · Mar 16
Dozens of petrol stations around Australia run out of fuel as panic-buying continues NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict The Guardian - AU · Mar 16
Oil company shares soar to all-time highs as Middle East war turbocharges price per barrel Energy supply shock from US-Israeli attack on Iran fuels record valuations for Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
FTSE 100 falls as Iran war lifts inflation fears The FTSE 100 index closed down 58.47 points, 0.6%, at 10,353.77. Evening Standard · Mar 11
14 years later, former EA exec is still mad about getting the "Worst Company in America" award over BP and Bank of America just because "f***ing Colonel Shepard dies in Mass Effect 3" Peter Moore might not remember Commander Shepard's title, but he's still sore about that award GamesRadar · Mar 10
FTSE 100 rallies as inflation fears ease The FTSE 100 index closed up 162.72 points, 1.6%, at 10,412.24. The Independent UK · Mar 10
Maxine Peake among 200 figures urging British Museum to support Palestine The letter comes amid reports that the museum has removed the word ‘Palestine’ from several of its gallery displays. Evening Standard · Mar 10
The Transitional Basics I’m Wearing on Repeat for the Next Month—All for Under $100 My spring outfits have never looked better. Marie Claire · Mar 7
BP’s new boss will take home at least £11.7m this year, more than double her predecessor Meg O’Neill will be first woman to serve as CEO of 117-year-oil firm when joining from Woodside Energy in April The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Three ways to combat energy bill rises as Iran-US war sparks price hike fears Energy price rises are coming, despite Ofgem’s best efforts The Independent UK · Mar 5
Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses The Chancellor met figures from BP, TotalEnergies and Serica in Downing Street. Evening Standard · Mar 4
Oil prices rise further as Iran blocks vital shipping route Brent crude rose by more than another 3% on Tuesday to a one-year high of 80 US dollars a barrel. Evening Standard · Mar 3
European stocks sink amid Middle East uncertainty The FTSE 100 Index ended down 130.44 points, 1.2%, at 10,780.11. Evening Standard · Mar 2
‘You’re sweet – and I’m old!’: Billy Porter and Sam Morrison on teaming up for a comedy about love and death The Emmy-winning singer and actor was so struck by the comedian’s autobiographical one-man show Sugar Daddy that he signed on as producer. The pair discuss ‘bears’, blood sugar and bridging the divides between generations of gay men The Guardian - UK · Feb 27
Evening Standard · Feb 19 FTSE 100 pauses rally as Iran tensions escalate Donald Trump urged Tehran to strike a ‘meaningful’ deal.
Evening Standard · Feb 11 FTSE 100 climbs as US jobs data beats expectations The FTSE 100 index closed up 118.27 points, or 1.1%, at 10,472.11.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Activist investor Elliott builds up stake in London Stock Exchange Group US firm held talks with LSEG to push performance at time of reduced listings and AI concerns
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 Honeymoon period for new BP boss won’t last long Markets did not like the decision to suspend share buy-backs – and investors will want clarity about what happens next
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 BP halts share buy-backs as annual profits slide Pressure mounts on oil and gas company as it aims for turnaround under new chief executive
Evening Standard · Feb 10 BP halts share buybacks and ramps up cost-cutting as profits slump The FTSE 100 oil giant reported a 16% fall in underlying replacement cost profits to 7.49 billion US dollars (£5.47 billion) for 2025.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 Barclays boss ‘shocked’ by Epstein revelations; BP annual profits slump 16% – as it happened Barclays CEO speaks as bank deals with fallout of ex-boss Jes Staley’s ties to convicted child sex offender; Japan’s stock market jumps to new peak in extended rally after Sanae Takaichi’s party secures election victory
Evening Standard · Feb 10 FTSE 100 Live 10 February: Barclays boss gets £15m pay packet, BP halts buybacks BP today halted share buybacks and reported a big fall in profits during a weaker session for the FTSE 100 index.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8 BP faces calls for new strategy to end period of turbulence Full-year results expected to reveal weaker profits as company also faces investor pressure over climate U-turn
The Guardian - US · Feb 5 Michigan accuses big oil of being ‘cartel’ that fuels climate crisis and high energy costs In first-of-its-kind complaint, state accused four fossil fuel majors and US oil lobbying group of climate disinformation
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 Mandelson sought Epstein’s help in hunt for lucrative roles at Glencore and BP Days after Labour’s 2010 defeat former cabinet minister began dogged pursuit of ‘highly paid’ jobs, emails show