Cameron: We’ll strike the Houthis again if attacks continue January 14, 2024 The UK is “prepared to back our words with actions”, David Cameron has said, after military action was taken against the Houthis over their attacks in the Red Sea.
Mark Kleinman’s City column: Why BAE chief Woodburn could be a slick choice for BP and more January 11, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man who gets the City talking in his weekly CityAM column. This week he asks who might take the reins at BP, what next at Endeavour Mining, and a new retail platform BP’s board might legitimately be accused of many things in its handling [...]
Major BP investors pushing for BAE chief to be next CEO January 7, 2024 Several major investors in BP have reportedly urged the oil and gas giant to approach Charles Woodburn, boss of defence firm BAE Systems, about becoming its next chief executive.
Top business disasters of 2023: CityAM reflects on the biggest corporate mishaps of the year December 30, 2023 Here at CityAM, we’re taking some time to reflect on some of the biggest c*ck-ups in business in the last 12 months.
Shell vs. BP, which will have the better 2024? December 25, 2023 Both oil majors are facing crucial periods of scrutiny as spotlights return to net zero targets
Will BP and Shell be able to close the gap with US peers Exxon and Chevron in 2024? December 23, 2023 ExxonMobil boasts the second largest oil company market cap in the world
Petrol prices could jump after Red Sea attacks send oil prices surging December 20, 2023 Longer oil transportation times could affect Christmas motorists
BP’s £50m sponsorship deal with British Museum angers climate groups December 19, 2023 The sponsorship has attracted heavy criticism from climate activist groups
UK to help protect ships in Red Sea after attacks by Yemen rebels causes BP to pause tanker journeys December 19, 2023 Britain is set to join an international coalition to protect ships sailing through the Red Sea after tankers came under attack from militants in Yemen. The announcement comes after oil giant BP paused all of its tanker journeys over safety concerns after Iranian-backed Houthi soldiers stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea in [...]
Disgraced BP chief Looney misses out on £32m pay package after ‘serious misconduct’ December 13, 2023 Former BP chief executive Bernard Looney will not receive a £32.4m salary and bonuses package after "serious misconduct".