Opec warns oil could reach $200 a barrel

"Opec, the oil producing cartel, has warned that the price of crude could keep rising to reach $200 a barrel."

Strike at oil refinery under way, Panic in Scotland

People in Scotland are scrambling to tank up fuel after 1200 staff working at Grangemouth Oil refinery went on strike in a long standing pension row.  Garages have already started rationing and even increased prices amidst the fear of shortages. In the meantime...

Major British oil pipeline being shut down ahead of possible strike

A pipeline that carries nearly half of Britain's oil is gradually being shut down today ahead of a possible strike over pensions that has already closed a major refinery and started some panic fuel buying.The...

1984 in 2007: George Orwell's House Surrounded by CCTV Cams

Nobody does irony better than the Brits, as this map of George Orwell's old neighborhood shows. I used to think of Islington as home of the Hope 'n' Anchor Pub, where one can catch all kinds of awesome music. Now I'll have to be ready for my close-up next time I return. The...

Britain's answer to Dita von Teese

"Meet Kitten von Mew, Britain's answer to famous burlesque dancer Dita von Teese.  The 26-year-old from Stratford-upon-Avon hoping to take the country by storm with her love of 1940s and 1950s clothes.Read on to...

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