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Coverage of the Energy Security and Net Zero select committee session on the UK’s refineries and the role of oil and gas, with evidence from Fuels Industry UK, Ørsted UK, ExxonMobil, the North Sea Transition Authority, Unite and Offshore Energies UK, from Wednesday 29 October. Source link

The South African Forex market offers access to global currency pairs with increasingly sophisticated platforms and tools. One of the most important concepts for traders to grasp is liquidity. In simple terms, liquidity measures how quickly and efficiently assets can be bought or sold without causing large price fluctuations. Understanding liquidity in the South African context can help traders make better decisions to manage risks and improve their overall trading strategies. What Is Forex Liquidity? Forex liquidity refers to the ease with which currency pairs can be traded in the market. A highly liquid market means orders are executed quickly…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance 2025 to deal with those who encroach upon properties. Chairing a meeting, she said no one would now snatch anyone’s land in Punjab as the state would stand by every weak person like a mother. She added that whoever owns a property, has a right to possess it. She highlighted that for a common man, a small property or land is like the whole universe, but unfortunately a mafia encroaches upon it. To rein in the…

The Labour government has committed to higher benefit spending over the next five years, piling more pressure on Rachel Reeves ahead of the Autumn Budget at the end of NovemberDavid Bentley Content Writer (Money and Events) and Mauricio Alencar05:30, 01 Nov 2025Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer face increasing pressure to rein in public finances but have had to commit to soaring benefits expenditure over the next five yearsThe Labour Government is backing increased spending on benefits for the next five years, with plans to partially lift the two-child benefit cap set to add further pressure on public…

The HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery stands in Artesia, New Mexico. (AP Photo) Thick smoke emerging from the plant drifted across the city of Artesia Friday following an explosion at the Navajo Refinery in New Mexico, news agency AP reported. Emergency crews, including police and first responders, hurried to the site and extinguished the fire, officials said. Three people were transported off-site for medical attention, and no other injuries were reported, the oil refinery operator HF Sinclair told the reporters. Story continues below this ad A spokesperson of the refinery, Corinn Smith, denied any risk to public safety citing air monitoring…

Key Takeaways US regulators are exploring ways to allow retirement plans and accredited investors to access alternative investments, such as crypto. Progress has been slowed by the government shutdown. Share this article The ongoing US government shutdown is delaying SEC rulemaking processes, including proposed changes to 401(k) investment regulations that would expand access to alternative assets like private credit and crypto, said SEC Chair Paul Atkins in a Friday interview with CNBC.SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has noted that companies are proceeding with public offerings despite the government shutdown. The federal impasse is also causing delays in approvals for certain financial…

Mark Nineham, of Fennel Gardens, Lymington, had proposed a single-storey rear extension and a two-storey side extension to his home, though his application was refused by New Forest District Council. He subsequently appealed the decision, but an inspector has now upheld the council’s decision, arguing the extensions would have a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of Fennel Gardens. The inspector noted that the proposed two-storey side extension, despite being set down from the existing ridge and set back from the existing front wall, would appear as an “overly dominant addition” to the dwelling. READ MORE: Plans for crossing…

News Desk01 November 2025, 08:00 AM ISTThree injured in an explosion and fire at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery in Artesia, New Mexico Thick smoke rises after a fire at a New Mexico oil refinery | Photo: X/@MApodogan Artesia (US): Emergency crews responded to an explosion at an oil refinery in New Mexico as thick smoke emerged from the plant and drifted across parts of the city of Artesia before crews were able to extinguish the flames. Navajo Refinery operator HF Sinclair said that the fire on Friday had been extinguished and that three people were transported off-site for medical…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.South Korea’s Kospi has gained more than 66 per cent this year, making it the world’s top-performing major stock index by far, as it rides a wave of enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and corporate governance reforms.The Kospi has outperformed Wall Street’s S&P 500 by 49 percentage points this year, the widest margin in two decades, driven by a rise in foreign investment flows and AI boosting the country’s biggest stocks, notably its chipmakers.The rally is a remarkable turnaround for South Korea’s market.…

Key Takeaways  Why does Bitcoin’s Futures activity appear hollow despite rising volumes? Retail traders dominate short-term moves, while whales stay silent, signaling structural fatigue and weak conviction. What do Stock-to-Flow and Open Interest reveal about Bitcoin’s market health? A 25% S/F drop and 2.5% OI decline reflect fading scarcity sentiment and cautious trader positioning. The Bitcoin [BTC] Futures market in October appears deceptively active, but deeper metrics reveal weakening conviction and structural fatigue.  Retail participation has surged sharply, yet average trade sizes are shrinking, signaling more emotional speculation than strategic investment.  Whale activity remains muted, reflecting a cautious stance as…