Scottish leader meets UK PM to save Grangemouth refinery, facing 2025 closure, from job cuts.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to discuss saving the Grangemouth oil refinery, set to close in 2025. Unite the union proposed converting the site into a hub for sustainable fuels to protect around 400 jobs. While the refinery's owner, Petroineos, has rejected this idea, Swinney emphasized exploring every option to maintain refining capacity and job security in Scotland.

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