Scotland's energy industry faces 'existential threat'
First Minister John Swinney warns PM Keir Starmer that Scotland's energy industry needs urgent UK Government support, including scrapping the energy profits levy, to avoid irreversible decline.
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Swinney: Scotland an 'Afterthought' to Westminster
First Minister John Swinney claims the UK Government is unwilling to support Scottish industry, citing 500+ recent job losses. He will demand urgent action in a meeting with PM Starmer.
Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment
First Minister John Swinney faces criticism after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, then backtracking. Read the full story.
Confusion over Swinney's Mossmorran jobs comment
First Minister John Swinney caused confusion after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, a pledge the Scottish Government later retracted. Discover the full story.
Forbes: No Interest in Spat Over Mossmorran Job Losses
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes denies conflict with UK Government over Mossmorran plant closure affecting 429 jobs. Read how both governments are responding to the employment crisis.
Defence firm may employ Mossmorran workers after closure
Defence firm Babcock signals willingness to recruit skilled workers from the closing Mossmorran plant. Over 400 jobs at risk. Scottish Secretary hails 'constructive' talks.
Jackdaw Oil Field: Scotland's Energy Debate Intensifies
As ExxonMobil closes Mossmorran plant costing 400 jobs, Shell's Jackdaw field faces opposition despite offering energy security. Discover the real emissions figures and economic impact.
Scotland's World Cup Joy Meets Mossmorran Jobs Crisis
As Scottish politicians celebrate World Cup qualification, Mossmorran plant job losses expose Net Zero policy tensions. Read how Holyrood debates energy crisis.
400 Jobs at Risk as Fife Plant Blames Net Zero Policies
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour and SNP of 'industrial vandalism' as Mossmorran ethylene plant closure threatens 400 jobs. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Oil & Gas Emergency Declared Over Mossmorran Closure
Scottish Conservatives declare UK oil and gas emergency as ExxonMobil's Fife plant faces partial closure, threatening hundreds of skilled jobs. Labour government faces criticism over Net Zero policies.
ExxonMobil blames UK policy for Scottish plant closure
ExxonMobil chairman cites 'deliberate' UK Government policies as key factor in Mossmorran plant closure, putting 179 jobs at risk. Scottish Government pledges support.
Fife plant closure sparks Scottish deindustrialisation row
SNP's Stephen Flynn accuses Westminster of sleepwalking into Scottish deindustrialisation as ExxonMobil's Fife Ethylene Plant closes, affecting 400 families. Read the full political fallout.
ExxonMobil Mossmorran Closure Puts 429 Jobs at Risk
Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urges UK Government intervention as ExxonMobil announces Mossmorran plant closure, threatening 429 jobs. Read the full story.
ExxonMobil closes Fife plant, 429 jobs at risk
ExxonMobil announces closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 429 jobs at risk. The move deals a major blow to Scotland's manufacturing sector and sparks political fallout.
ExxonMobil to close Fife plant, risking 200 jobs
ExxonMobil announces the closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 200 direct jobs and over 250 contractor roles at risk. Discover the economic impact and government response.
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