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Rishi Sunak facing renewed pressure over plans to ‘max out’ North Sea oil

Dithering on renewable energy and insulation will leave people in Britain ‘colder and poorer’, campaigners warn

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024

Analysis reveals 80% of North Sea oil is exported

Exclusive: Rise in share of UK oil and gas that is exported challenges PM’s claim that fossil fuel extraction brings energy security

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024

'Reckless': Campaigners attack SNP plan for oil to bankroll £20bn independence fund

CLIMATE campaigners have criticised SNP plans to keep North Sea oil flowing for a decade after independence in order to tax the revenues as…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024

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Factchecked: the UK government’s claims about North Sea oil and gas

Rishi Sunak says the policy shift towards fossil fuels will lower bills and is backed by independent advisers. Is he right?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024

New North Sea oil projects insignificant for UK energy independence, says non-profit

Government’s claim of bolstering UK’s energy security through new licenses ‘doesn’t stand up to scrutiny,’ research says

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Former Tory minister blasts Rishi Sunak's North Sea plans as 'smoke and mirrors'

A FORMER Tory cabinet minister has said Rishi Sunak’s plans to maximise North Sea oil and gas production give the impression he is “not…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

New North Sea oil licences 'make no real difference' to energy prices

OIL from new licences granted to North Sea producers and sent to UK refineries would account for less than 1 of the fuels used here in 2030,…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

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Rishi Sunak’s woes mount with oil bill rebellion, byelections and asylum row

Parliament returns for election year with a resignation over North Sea drilling and a fight over the Tories’ Rwanda plan

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024

What does the Tories' latest 'raid' on North Sea oil and gas mean for Scotland?

THE Tories “final raid” on Scotland’s oil and gas resources in the North Sea is set to ramp up as Westminster returns from recess.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2024

The Animals come to Australia riding 60 years of fame for 'House of the rising sun'

It's a rugged winter's day at John Steel's home, 50 kilometres north of Newcastle-on-Tyne, as he looks out on the North Sea to his east and the Cheviot Hills to his west. But he's called it home since 1977, confessing to becoming "a country boy" long ago.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 5, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Clare Holman on swimming in the North Sea in winter for the Vera Christmas Special

Lewis and Sherwood star Clare Holman talks exclusively about being under suspicion in Vera.

WhatToWatch · Dec 22, 2023

Climate groups begin legal actions against Rosebank North Sea oil project

Greenpeace UK and Uplift are seeking a judicial review in the Scottish courts to stop opening of huge new oilfield

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Energy firm fined £160k for flaring gas into Scottish waters without consent

An oil and gas company has been handed the highest fine to date by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) for flaring and venting more than 73…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023

Rishi Sunak accused of hypocrisy after backing phase-out of fossil fuels at Cop28

UK prime minister attacked for inconsistency after allowing more gas and oil exploration in the North Sea

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023

Raab rejects claim that Johnson’s government was ‘puppet regime’ run by Cummings – as it happened

Giving evidence to the Covid inquiry, former foreign secretary rejects claim by Sajid Javid that Dominic Cummings was running government in 2020

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023

UK weather: snow showers forecast in parts as temperatures drop

Snow expected on North Sea coast and temperatures as low as -8C in Scotland and -5C in eastern England

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Starmer says £2.5bn renewables jobs fund will help North Sea oil workers

Labour leader aims to set up ‘British jobs bonus fund’ to challenge oil firms to accelerate shift to clean energy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Allowing Cumbria coalmine was ‘disaster’ for climate diplomacy, says Lord Turner

Former chair of climate change committee says UK’s decision has encouraged other countries to keep exploiting fossil fuels

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The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023

Sunak's climate shift is out of touch with the demands of the UK's workforce – here's why

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to introduce a bill aimed at granting new oil and gas drilling licences in the North Sea. The proposal was outlined in the 2023 king’s speech to parliament, where he set out the government’s priorities ahead of the next general election.

The Conversation · Nov 9, 2023

Offering oil and gas licences every year distracts from the challenge of winding down UK North Sea

New areas for oil and gas development on the UK’s North Sea continental shelf are to be made available through annual licensing rounds subject to net zero tests. These proposals by the UK government, outlined in the 2023 king’s speech to parliament, fly in the face of recommendations by the…

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Royal Navy shadows Russian warship through English Channel

HMS Richmond monitored the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich from the North Sea and through the Dover Strait as it headed towards the Mediterranean.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

'Pipedream': Tories' oil and gas plan condemned by climate campaigners

THE UK Government’s plans to mandate annual oil and gas licensing in the North Sea has been slammed as a “pipedream” by furious climate…

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

North Sea oil and gas: what is the new licensing scheme, and will it cut bills?

Rishi Sunak signalled changes in the king’s speech that create a policy divide with Labour

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

Anti-green measures in king’s speech are desperate political play by Sunak

Much-trumpeted legislation on new drilling will achieve nothing, but PM is hoping to put Labour on the spot

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

Tuesday briefing: Why eco-conscious King Charles is announcing new gas and oil projects today

In today’s newsletter: In his first King’s Speech, the new monarch will announce his government’s annual priorities – including a slate of climate-unfriendly policies

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