Jackdaw approval is step towards a grownup North Sea policy
Government decision is about how much oil and gas is sensible for UK to produce on the way to net zero Business live – latest updates Andy Burnham hit the…
The Guardian reports: Government decision is about how much oil and gas is sensible for UK to produce on the way to net zero Business live – latest updates Andy Burnham hit the nail on the (well)head in his first fortnight as prime minister when he said: “The question isn’t whether Britain will still be using oil and gas, the question is where does it come from.”
It was a nod towards several awkward energy facts.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include North Sea, UK and Business.
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- North Sea, UK, Business, Andy Burnham
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- First, oil and gas provided 75% of the UK’s energy in 2025, government data shows. (The Guardian)
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