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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
An image of the Russian spy ship Yantar which is operating off the northern coast of Scotland, is shown on a screen during Defence Secretary John Healey's speech on how the UK's defence industry is delivering growth and national renewal across the UK, at No 9 Downing Street in central London. Picture date: Wednesday November 19, 2025
Defense

UK Says ‘Military Options Ready’ as Russian ship Uses Lasers Against RAF Pilots

British defense minister John Healey said on Wednesday that "military options" are ready should the Russian spy ship Yantar become a threat, after the vessel

6 hours ago
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Friday, November 14, 2025
Babcock Yard Shed
Defense

UK Lobbying Poland to Buy Swedish Submarines, Sources Say

 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is lobbying Poland to award a multi-billion-euro submarine purchase contract to Swedish defence group

November 14, 2025
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
Finnwave cargo vessel adrift
Shipping

Engine Fire Leaves Finnlines Ro-Ro Adrift in English Channel

A volunteer lifeboat crew with the UK’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) launched early Tuesday morning to assist the 33,000-ton

November 13, 2025
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Christophe de margerie
News

UK Tightens Grip on Russian LNG as Maritime Services Ban Takes Aim at Putin’s War Economy

The United Kingdom has announced sweeping new maritime sanctions targeting Russia’s liquefied natural gas exports, marking a significant escalation in

November 12, 2025
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
An aerial view shows the Vladimir Arsenyev tanker at the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
Shipping

US, UK Ramp Up Pressure on India and China to Cut Russian Oil Imports

Western powers have ramped up pressure on Russia's oil sales amid its war with Ukraine as U.S. President Donald Trump said India would stop buying and Britain

October 16, 2025
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Christophe de Margerie LNG carrier
News

UK Strikes at Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Lifeline with Sanctions on China’s Beihai Terminal

The United Kingdom has sanctioned China’s Beihai LNG terminal as part of a comprehensive package targeting Russia’s energy sector and its

October 15, 2025
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An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa)
Shipping

UK Targets Russian Oil Giants with Sweeping Sanctions Package

The United Kingdom announced 90 new sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector, directly hitting oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil in an effort to cut off

October 15, 2025
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Sunday, September 28, 2025
Migrants attempt to cross the English channel from northern France
News

UK Sees Biggest-Ever Migrant Arrival As Boats Get Bigger

By Ellen Milligan, Alex Wickham and Lucy White Sep 28, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The UK saw the largest number of migrants arrive on a single vessel this

September 28, 2025
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Environment

UK Commits $1.5 Billion to Maritime Decarbonization and Coastal Growth

The UK government has announced a combined public-private investment package exceeding £1.1 billion (US $1.5 billion) for the maritime sector, aiming to boost

September 16, 2025
Total Views: 500

Monday, September 8, 2025
Argos Georgia sinking flyover
Accidents

Shell Door Failure Led to Sinking of Fishing Vessel Argos Georgia with 13 Lives Lost

A failed shell door that opened while at sea was the primary cause of the sinking of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia that claimed 13 lives last year,

September 8, 2025
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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Norway's government holds a press conference about frigate purchases
Defense

Norway Frigate Deal Focuses on Russian Subs, Defense Chief Says

Norway decided to pick the UK as the supplier of its new navy frigates as the Nordic NATO member seeks to deter Russian submarines in the High North, according

September 3, 2025
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Thursday, August 21, 2025
LPG tanker berthed at terminal
News

UK Targets Iranian Oil Magnate and Maritime Networks in Fresh Sanctions

The UK government has announced a new round of sanctions targeting an Iranian oil magnate and multiple companies enabling Iran’s destabilizing

August 21, 2025
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Friday, July 25, 2025
Australia, UK to Sign 50-Year Treaty for Nuclear Submarines
Defense

Australia, UK to Sign 50-Year Treaty for Nuclear Submarines

Australia and the UK will sign a landmark 50-year defense treaty on Saturday to underpin the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, senior ministers said

July 25, 2025
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
shipping container
Shipping

Surging UK Shipping Costs Threaten to Deliver a New Price Shock

The cost of shipping goods from China to the UK has surged due to ripple effects of the US trade war, threatening to push up consumer prices and complicate the

July 9, 2025
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023.
Offshore

Britain’s Crown Estate Reports Profit of 1.15B Pounds, Led by Offshore Wind

The Crown Estate, which manages King Charles' public property, reported an annual net profit of 1.15 billion pounds ($1.57 billion) on Tuesday, similar to

July 1, 2025
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Friday, June 20, 2025
offshore rig
Offshore

UK Issues Tougher Environmental Rules For New North Sea Oil and Gas Drilling

Britain has issued tougher new environmental rules for fossil fuel projects with implications for the development of two vast North Sea oil and gas fields by

June 20, 2025
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A U.S. Navy sailor looks through binoculars on the bridge as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) during routine operations in the Taiwan Strait, August 18, 2020.
Defense

China Angered by British Warship Sailing as Taiwan Raises Alert Level

China's military criticized on Friday the sailing of a British warship through the Taiwan Strait as a deliberate attempt to "cause trouble," while Taiwan's

June 20, 2025
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Sunday, June 15, 2025
The Virginia-class USS North Dakota submarine is seen during bravo sea trials in this U.S. Navy handout picture
Defense

Starmer Confident Aukus Pact Will Proceed Despite Trump Review

By Ellen Milligan Jun 15, 2025 (Bloomberg) –UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has no doubts that the Aukus defense pact with the US and

June 15, 2025
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain.
Offshore

Britain Needs Record Offshore Wind Auction to Meet Targets

Britain’s next renewable energy auction must secure a record amount of new offshore wind capacity if the country is to meet its 2030 clean power targets,

June 3, 2025
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Monday, June 2, 2025
UK to Expand Submarine Fleet in Shift to ‘Warfighting Readiness’
Defense

UK to Expand Submarine Fleet in Shift to ‘Warfighting Readiness’

Britain will expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet as part of a defense review to be published on Monday that is designed to prepare the country to

June 2, 2025
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