AIM-listed UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) is officially changing its name to UK Energy Group (UKEn) from 11 September, signalling a strategic shift away from onshore oil and gas extraction towards hydrogen energy storage and clean power. The company has been divesting hydrocarbon assets while funding new hydrogen projects in Dorset and Yorkshire.
AIM-listed UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) is officially changing its name to UK Energy Group (UKEn) from 11 September, signalling a strategic shift away from onshore oil and gas extraction towards hydrogen energy storage and clean power. The company has been divesting hydrocarbon assets while funding new hydrogen projects in Dorset and Yorkshire.
Donald Trump has pledged to pay every adult US citizen $5,000 if Republicans secure majorities in both the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. The proposal, made during a lengthy speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, would reportedly cost over $1tn and sparked immediate ethical questions. Mr Trump also urged voters to "pretend that I’m on the ballot" despite his widespread unpopularity.
Newly declassified government documents show Spanish intelligence warned of social media calls for a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta the day before tens of thousands entered the territory. The revelations contradict Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s previous assertions, leading to renewed criticism from opposition parties.
US President Donald Trump has asserted that the ongoing conflict with Iran will conclude "immediately" after November's midterm elections, a timeframe he also linked to a significant drop in global oil prices. His comments come amid intensified fighting in the Middle East and a decline in his approval ratings ahead of a crucial election period.
Newly elected Aberdeen South MP Douglas Lumsden has outlined his vision for the North Sea energy sector, advocating for a diverse mix including oil, gas, renewables, and nuclear. While distancing himself from Reform UK's call to revoke all net zero legislation, Mr Lumsden described Scotland's 2045 net zero target as having "no credible path" and criticised the SNP's approach to oil and gas jobs.
New research has revealed that a specific subgroup of immune cells, previously seen as mere 'cleanup crew', play a critical role in coordinating the regenerative process after spinal cord injury, a discovery that could inform future human treatments.
Modern contract intelligence, powered by AI and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools, is enabling businesses to uncover critical insights from their agreements, transforming how organisations manage risk and drive revenue. This shift addresses long-standing challenges in extracting actionable data from contracts, according to Summize CEO Tom Dunlop.
New analysis suggests UK datacentres will create significantly fewer jobs than official estimates, while consuming substantial energy and water. The environmental thinktank Verdant challenges industry projections, sparking a debate with government and tech sector representatives over the economic and environmental costs of rapid AI infrastructure rollout.
