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Does the UK need more North Sea oil and gas?

Rishi Sunak’s announcement that he will allow more drilling in the North Sea has led to new questions over the future of UK energy policy.

The Week

Rishi Sunak blames striking workers as he signals he could fail in two key pledges – as it happened

Prime minister criticised by NHS worker after blaming staff for long waiting lists

The Guardian - UK

How Westminster SCUPPERED Scotland's just transition

THE UK Government’s announcement of hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licenses as part of a promise to max out fossil fuels in the North Sea…

The National (Scotland)

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Sunak’s failing windfall tax enabling oil giants to avoid paying billions, say Labour and Lib Dems – as it happened

Ed Miliband attacks ‘gaping loopholes’ in oil and gas windfall tax after BP posts £2bn in profits in three months

The Guardian - UK

Dismay as Rishi Sunak vows to ‘max out’ UK fossil fuel reserves

Prime minister unveils plan to authorise more than 100 new North Sea licences on visit to Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Sunak: UK should ‘max out’ developments in North Sea oil and gas

The Prime Minister said the move was best for energy security, the UK economy and the environment.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on new North Sea drilling: misreading the mood

Editorial: Rishi Sunak’s decision to mothball his green commitments risks doing no good to anyone, including the Tory party

The Guardian - UK

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FACT CHECK: Claim that more North Sea oil will 'drive down energy prices'

Claim: “Putin has weaponised energy supplies, causing household bills to soar… I’m taking action to drive down energy prices” – PM Rishi…

The National (Scotland)

UK must 'max out' North Sea oil and gas to go green, Tory minister claims

THE Government’s plans to “max out” North Sea oil and gas reserves poses “no contradiction” to its stated green ambitions, a minister has…

The National (Scotland)

In pictures: Rishi Sunak visits Shell gas plant during visit to Scotland

RISHI Sunak has paid a visit to Scotland after the UK Government announced it would grant hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences.

The National (Scotland)

Tugs tow burning cargo ship to new location on North Sea while salvage crews ponder next steps

The Dutch government says that a cargo ship carrying thousands of cars that has been burning on the North Sea for nearly a week has been towed further from the Dutch coast

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf reacts to new North Sea oil and gas licences announcement

HUMZA Yousaf has said that the Prime Minister’s decision to “signal unlimited oil and gas extraction” is a sign that the UK Government “is…

The National (Scotland)

Sunak says approving new licences for oil and gas drilling ‘entirely consistent’ with net zero plan – as it happened

The government’s former net zero tsar says Sunak’s announcement ‘is the wrong decision at precisely the wrong time’

The Guardian - UK

New North Sea oil and gas licences will send ‘wrecking ball’ through climate commitments

Tory MP and environmental groups criticise Rishi Sunak’s announcement of 100 new licences

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The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak commits to hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences alongside carbon capture investment

The prime minister said he is backing the North Sea oil and gas industry to ‘make Britain more energy independent’

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak announces hundreds of new oil and gas licences for North Sea

THE Prime Minister has confirmed that hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences will be granted in the UK.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak set to stress North Sea energy opportunities in Scotland

The prime minister is expected in Aberdeenshire for a series of announcements on energy

The Independent UK

Sunak set to stress North Sea energy opportunities in Scotland visit

The Prime Minister is expected in Aberdeenshire on Monday for a series of announcements on energy.

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The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak to use Scottish trip to attack Labour stance on North Sea oil

Visit to Aberdeenshire intended as chance for PM to criticise opposition with reports he could announce 100 new drilling licences

The Independent UK

High winds stall efforts to tow a burning cargo ship packed with cars off northern Dutch coast

Dutch authorities say high winds in the North Sea are delaying efforts to tow a burning cargo ship carrying thousands of new cars to safety off the coast of the Netherlands

The Independent UK

1 crew member killed in a fire on a cargo ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars in the North Sea

A fire on a freight ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars is burning out of control in the North Sea

The Independent UK

Campaigners bring legal challenge over North Sea oil and gas licensing

Greenpeace and Uplift are expected to argue ministers have failed to assess properly the impact of the new licensing round.

The Guardian - UK

The Black Eden by Richard T Kelly review – the story of North Sea oil

A capacious political novel examines corruption, greed and daring in the UK’s oil boom

Daily Record

Outgoing climate tsar slams SNP and Tories' record on environmental targets

Lord Deben, who has just finished a 10-year term as chair of the Climate Change Committee, slammed both governments for failing to hit their green targets.

The Guardian - UK

The Black Eden by Richard T Kelly review – compelling saga of masculinity, greed and courage

This decades-spanning tale of cross-class friendships and the discovery of North Sea oil is action-packed and panoramic

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