Grangemouth

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Exclusive Reform accused of letting 'British refineries be undercut by imports'

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We must put political differences aside to secure Grangemouth future Alex Cole-Hamilton

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John Healey urged to deliver £200m Grangemouth money at Budget

The closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery was a blow to the economy, but new opportunities are emerging. Picture: Jeff J Mitchellplaceholder image

Why an industrial renaissance is within Scotland's grasp Professor Simon Best

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Burnham offers Scotland more powers in bid for deeper devolution

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Exclusive Labour told to stop energy firm which vowed 1,000 jobs from leaving UK

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SNP says it is launching biggest independence campaign since indyref

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Exclusive UK Government 'ignoring questions' on Grangemouth £200m from MSPs

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SNP could provide 'further funding' to save 400 Grangemouth jobs

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400 Grangemouth jobs to be lost as chemicals producer to close plant

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Exclusive UKGov has 'no detailed assessment' of China battery storage ownership

Following the closure of the Grangemouth Refinery with the loss of 400 jobs, more needs to be done to help the town recover (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)placeholder image

Despite talk of major investment, Grangemouth risks being forgotten Barrie Cunning

The Petroineos refinery at Grangemouth has now closed - but funding promises for its future must be honoured, writes Barrie Cunningplaceholder image

Scotland 2050 calls for cross-party summit on Grangemouth

Grangemouth oil refinery is set to close in 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs (Andrew Milligan/PA)placeholder image

What next for Grangemouth as hopes for green fuels future stall?

The oil refinery at Grangemouth closed last year (Andrew Milligan/PA)placeholder image

Grangemouth loses out on £200m UK fund for sustainable aviation fuel

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Emergency services attend multiple vehicle collision on M9 near Falkirk

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Do it for Donny: Family's plea to fans after Grangemouth man dies at World Cup

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Wes Streeting allies to campaign for Andy Burnham in by-election

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Scores of Labour MPs call for Starmer to quit

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Analysis Keir Starmer comes out fighting as he promises radical change

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Exclusive Scots Labour MPs warn against quick Keir Starmer leadership challenge

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Historic landmark: Scotland’s largest port celebrates 60 years of containers

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Exclusive Flight cancellations and price hikes warning as jet fuel crisis hits

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SNP urges Anas Sarwar to back its jobs plan at Grangemouth

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Mint TV: Here's where you can watch the BBC's new crime drama Mint

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Celtic Renewables extends whisky by-product deal with Rosebank Distillery

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UK immigration minister criticised for 'distasteful' photo with gun

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Analysis How Grangemouth port has diversified as Scotland's export hub

Lessons need to be learn from the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery last year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)placeholder image

SNP attacked by own commission over 'deindustrialisation' failures

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Exclusive UK minister investigated by own department 'dreadful look for the PM'

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Sir Keir Starmer says he backs Anas Sarwar '100 per cent'

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Starmer's communications chief steps down as pressure ramps up on PM

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Exclusive Reeves thanks MPs for Commons interventions in 'charm offensive'

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Police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson

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Exclusive Mandelson should lose peerage over Epstein links, says Scots Labour MP

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Scottish Labour MPs angry as Waspi compensation denied for second time

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Exclusive Blocking Burnham makes Starmer look 'weak and insecure', says Scots MP

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Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry route: Expected launch date announced

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'I wouldn't change anything which led to losing whip', says Leishman

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Reeves dismisses claim 1,000 jobs lost a month due to windfall tax

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UK Government pledges £120m to save Grangemouth chemical plant

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Grangemouth has 'huge potential' and jobs will come soon, says Starmer

The Prime Minister said he did not see the closure of the refinery “as one of those cases where decline is inevitable.”

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Exclusive Ports fear ‘no new Scottish projects’ in offshore wind auction

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Business leaders call on chancellor to fast-track North Sea support

The Grangemouth refinery shut earlier this year (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)placeholder image

First new Grangemouth project gets UK Government funding

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Exclusive Kate Forbes admits 'number of businesses' have sought survival help

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Review: A promising debut for BBC Radio Scotland's new breakfast show

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Explainer David Cameron's prostate cancer revealed - here are the symptoms

The closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery saw hundreds of people lose their jobs (Picture: Andy Buchanan)placeholder image

Exclusive Rachel Reeves to pledge millions more Grangemouth funding in Budget

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Mossmorran closure blamed on UK Government policies

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Analysis Have politicians learned any lessons at all from Grangemouth?

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Battery firm's plans to 'bring 1,000 jobs' to the Central Belt

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Direct ferry between Scotland and Europe could reopen under new plan

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Exclusive SNP accused of favouring city colleges over towns and villages

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Ex Grangemouth workers to have 'priority consideration' for green jobs

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Exclusive Grangemouth lessons 'inform every decision we make' - UK minister

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wireplaceholder image

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

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Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries

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