17 August 2026

The oil and gas sector is intensifying its call for Andy Burnham , the newly appointed UK Prime Minister, to approve two highly contentious developments in the North Sea . This push coincides with the closing phase of a public consultation on the country’s largest undeveloped oil field, a project that has sparked vigorous debate across political and environmental spheres.

Police forces across the United Kingdom have reported a dramatic surge in the number of electric bikes seized during operations targeting hazardous and illegally modified models. In just 12 months, the total seizures skyrocketed by 83%, highlighting growing concerns over the safety risks posed by these so-called “menace” e-bikes.