Shell could save £200m from windfall tax through Jackdaw, say activists

Critics say Shell could cut it's windfall tax bill by £200m

SHELL could cut its windfall tax bill by as much as £200 million by opening up the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, critics have said, as activists target the UK Government’s Scottish hub over the decision.

Jackdaw, near Aberdeen, was given the go ahead by regulators on Wednesday - much to the fury of environmental campaigners who have criticised Westminster’s decision to plough ahead with the development in the midst of a climate crisis.