ExxonMobil confirms the Fife Ethylene Plant will close in February after failing to secure a viable buyer. Over 400 jobs are at risk. Read the full story on the economic and policy factors behind the shutdown.
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander explains why a £150m deal saved 500 jobs at Grangemouth but not at Mossmorran, citing a lack of a 'pathway to profitability' from ExxonMobil.
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
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.
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.
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
First Minister John Swinney faces criticism after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, then backtracking. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Private sector job losses surge to 13,500 weekly as major employers including Amazon and Apple implement widespread layoffs. Federal Reserve faces policy dilemma amid rising unemployment and inflation.
America's largest meat supplier, Tyson, is closing a major beef plant in Nebraska, resulting in over 3,200 job losses. Discover the reasons behind the shutdown and its wider impact on the industry.
Defence firm Babcock signals willingness to recruit skilled workers from the closing Mossmorran plant. Over 400 jobs at risk. Scottish Secretary hails 'constructive' talks.
Unimetals Recycling, one of the UK's largest metal recycling firms, has filed for compulsory liquidation, putting 650 jobs in jeopardy. Discover the full story and implications for the UK's steel supply chain.
Exclusive investigation reveals how 121 business chiefs who endorsed Keir Starmer now face buyer's remorse after Labour's £40bn national insurance hike costs 125,000 jobs. Read the full analysis.
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.
From war with Russia to an AI jobs apocalypse, discover the five major threats that could severely damage the UK's standing and stability. Read the full analysis.
As Scottish politicians celebrate World Cup qualification, Mossmorran plant job losses expose Net Zero policy tensions. Read how Holyrood debates energy crisis.
Supermarket giant Morrisons has made 1,700 young paper deliverers redundant after selling its home delivery service to News Team Group, marking the end of a traditional first job for many.
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.
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 chairman cites 'deliberate' UK Government policies as key factor in Mossmorran plant closure, putting 179 jobs at risk. Scottish Government pledges support.
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.
Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urges UK Government intervention as ExxonMobil announces Mossmorran plant closure, threatening 429 jobs. Read the full story.
ExxonMobil confirms closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant near Cowdenbeath, blaming UK government policy and high costs. Up to 450 jobs at risk in major blow to Scottish economy.
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 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.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Walgreens has cut paid holiday time for hourly staff after a private equity buyout, costing full-time employees hundreds of dollars annually. Discover the full impact.
UK youth unemployment hits 15.3%, with under-25s accounting for nearly half of jobs lost since Labour took power. Former minister warns of a 'lost generation' as crisis deepens.
Verizon announces its biggest-ever job cuts, slashing 15,000 roles as customer losses mount and price hikes backfire. Discover the full story behind the telecom giant's crisis.