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Green industrialist Dale Vince backs new North Sea drilling in surprise U-turn

GREEN energy tycoon Dale Vince has backed the approval of the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

Why Dale Vince has changed his mind over drilling in the North Sea

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

Green energy tycoon Dale Vince backs new North Sea drilling months after claiming it would be a ‘betrayal’

The green energy boss previously said the new North Sea drilling would be a ‘betrayal’ if given the green light by the government

The Independent UK · Aug 18

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UK Government to delay North Sea oil and gas decision over 'optics' concerns

ANDY Burnham is expected to delay the decision on two new North Sea oil and gas projects in Scotland due to concerns over the “optics” of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18

Will Andy Burnham allow North Sea oil and gas drilling as Rosebank decision looms?

Andy Burnham has previously said he will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Eno challenges PM to make the ‘right decision’ and reject Rosebank oil plans

Brian Eno is one of over 200 musicians who have signed an open letter speaking out against plans to develop the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea.

Evening Standard · Aug 17

Open letter signed by 211 musicians asks Burnham to reject the Rosebank oil field

Robert Smith, Thom Yorke and Brian Eno are among the artists who are opposing plans to develop the Rosebank oil field in the North Sea

The Independent UK · Aug 17

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Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be ‘life or death’ in North Sea – Tories

Labour ministers must decide whether drilling should go ahead.

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Tuesday briefing: To drill or not to drill – Burnham’s first big climate test

In today’s newsletter: As we enter our fifth summer heatwave, Andy Burnham’s government is looking at what the UK should do with its remaining North Sea oil and gas

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes

Production at both Jackdaw and Rosebank was approved by the Conservatives, but a court quashed those decisions last year.

Evening Standard · Aug 9

Navy says it is spending 25% more time monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters

Warning of increased activity as patrols spent 21 days in July shadowing Moscow’s ships in Dover Strait and North Sea

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Sir Ian Wood obituary

Aberdonian businessman whose company became one of the biggest players in the offshore oil and gas industry

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Andy Burnham and SNP urged not to 'fly the flag' for oil giants

Rumours have swirled about what a new Prime Minister means for climate action and the North Sea industry.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

BP boss is unsentimental in pruning portfolio and clear on North Sea advice to Burnham

Meg O’Neill is overseeing rapid clearing of the decks at BP after strategic muddle of recent years, with ‘message’ for new PM

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

North Sea oil is a litmus test for Burnham

Letters: John Barstow says oil expansion is a necessity, while David Parker wonders if the prime minister will protect the planet or the fossil fuel industry

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

BP’s £4.2bn Iran ‘war bonus’ fuels anger over UK soaring energy bills

BP has been slammed for raking in billions from a “war bonus” boosted by the US-Iran conflict, while UK households face soaring energy bills

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

John Swinney meets industry leaders after BP announces sale of North Sea business

John Swinney has met with industry leaders in the north east after oil giant BP announced it was selling its North Sea business

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Donald Trump targets UK Government yet again over North Sea oil

Donald Trump has taken yet another aim at the UK Government over its position on North Sea oil

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Evening Standard · Aug 3

Bankrupt Britain needs to tap into North Sea oil gold, says Donald Trump

The US president declared himself ‘very impressed’ with the Prime Minister, who indicated he was open to future drilling

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Trump claims UK is ‘bankrupt’ as he calls for Burnham to resume drilling in the North Sea

The US president said he thinks he and Andy Burnham are ‘going to have a very good relationship’ as he called for drilling to resume

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

How accurate is Nicola Sturgeon's warning for the SNP?

THE SNP have shifted their position on oil and gas in recent years, calling for the windfall tax – also known as the Energy Profits Levy – to be…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Burnham risks first revolt as PM over apparent support for North Sea drilling

Labour MPs fear No 10 team lack up-to-date energy insight and don’t fully recognise voters’ climate concerns

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Swinney urges Burnham to scrap windfall tax after BP announcement

BP announced it had put its North Sea operations up for sale on Friday.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

John Swinney says UK windfall tax 'hurting Scotland' amid BP sell-off

JOHN Swinney has called on the Labour UK Government to ditch the Energy Profits Levy that is "hurting Scotland" after BP announced it…

Evening Standard · Jul 31

SNP calls for ‘decisive action’ as BP reveals plan to sell North Sea operations

The energy giant has said its North Sea operations would be ‘better positioned as part of another company’.

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