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UK Oil and Gas Group Says Earlier Tax Shift Could Raise £14.9 Billion

A new fiscal regime in the UK from 2027 could deliver an additional £14.9 billion, or $20 billion, to Britain’s revenues, the leading offshore industry group said in its annual Economic Report…

  • Earlier tax shift could raise £14.9 billion for UK treasury
  • OEUK urges government to implement tax change by Jan 2027
  • OGRL proposes 35% levy on oil/gas revenues above $90/barrel

Tech

What online platform users expect in 2026: From faster payments to smarter platforms

Faster payments, stronger security, personalization, and transparency are becoming key factors in shaping the user experience across digital platforms in 2026.

  • Users prioritize convenience, ease of use, and security in 2026 platforms
  • Personalized promotions based on user activity are expected by returning users
  • Faster payments, especially cryptocurrencies, are integral to user experience

Culture

I deserve Ballon d’Or-Yamal

Lamine Yamal believes he and Kylian Mbappe are the two best players in the world and said he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain. “For me, Mbappe and me, we’re the two best players in the world,” the 19-year-old Barcelona winger said in an interview on … The post I deserve Ballon…

Science

10 promising ways to ‘green’ offshore wind

Read the stories in Mongabay’s series on offshore wind energy: Part One, Part Two and Part Three. Offshore wind has enormous potential as a source of renewable energy and is tipped to greatly expand in the next few decades. As this clean energy drive gathers pace, experts underline that new wind farms must be developed […]

Science

Iran and America: A tale of two lands and the pistachio between them

The pistachios sold across the US have a surprising history: California's trees trace their roots to Iran. Now both regions face the same threat: their farmland is sinking as groundwater disappears.

  • Armin's pistachio orchard shows cracks and sinking ground in Iran
  • Similar subsidence issues in California pistachio farms
  • Both regions depend on groundwater, facing land subsidence
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