Burnham promises ‘pragmatic’ approach to North Sea oil and gas PM tells reporters the government cannot ignore the energy resource ‘when people are struggling’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
Andy Burnham downplays Donald Trump claims as he breaks silence on oil ANDY Burnham has left the door open for future North Sea drilling as he confirmed he told Donald Trump “we can’t ignore” the resources there The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Andy Burnham says he told Donald Trump ‘we can’t ignore’ North Sea oil resources Consultations on controversial oil and gas projects are due to end next month. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Outrage as 'maniacal' Shell profits amid backdrop of war and wildfires "STRUCTURAL reform" is needed to combat climate change, campaigners have said as one of the North Sea's largest oil and gas firms… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Trump insists Andy Burnham will ‘open up North Sea’ for oil drilling US President Donald Trump has claimed that Prime Minister Andy Burnham told him he would "open up the North Sea" for oil drilling, asserting that this action would make the UK "a really rich country" due to vast reserves. The Independent UK · Jul 29
Donald Trump says Andy Burnham told him he will ‘open up North Sea oil’ The US president, who is a vocal supporter of fossil fuels, argues the move would make the UK ‘a wealthy country’. Evening Standard · Jul 29
Trump says Burnham will ‘open up North Sea’ for oil drilling US president claims new prime minister confirmed UK would allow more drilling The Independent UK · Jul 29
Andy Burnham will 'open up the North Sea' for oil drilling, Donald Trump claims DONALD Trump has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham told him that he would 'open up the North Sea' for oil drilling The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Andy Burnham urged to 'listen to the experts' and block major oil field licences THE new Prime Minister has been urged to "listen to the experts" warning him of the environmental toll new North Sea licensing would have The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Andy Burnham Faces Revolt From Climate Scientists Over Reports He May Approve New North Sea Oil Andy Burnham faces a climate revolt as scientists who helped shape Greater Manchester's carbon-neutral plan urge him to reject reported North Sea oil and gas approvals. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling Experts who helped Burnham draw up Manchester carbon neutral pledge say backtracking would send wrong message amid wildfires and heatwaves The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
Sir Ian Wood: North Sea oil tycoon and philanthropist dies aged 84 Sir Ian was one of Scotland’s wealthiest people The Independent UK · Jul 27
North Sea billionaire and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84 One of Scotland’s wealthiest people, he ran the Wood Group company in Aberdeen. Evening Standard · Jul 27
From the strait of Hormuz to the North Sea, a global maritime war rages around us – and more than the price of oil is at stake The collapse of the rules-based order is not confined to the land: we’re imperilled as centuries of maritime cooperation sink beneath the waves, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25 New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea Exclusive: Blunder at Rosebank, UK’s biggest undeveloped oilfield, comes as government considers granting licence
The Independent UK · Jul 24 Energy sector wants ‘powerful reset’ from Andy Burnham’s Government Trade body Offshore Energies UK is urging the Government to back the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects in the North Sea.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24 First Minister says green transition remains 'critical' to decision over new drilling THE First Minister has said the “critical transition” on climate change must be considered in the question of further drilling in the North Sea,…
Evening Standard · Jul 24 ‘Critical’ climate change transition must be considered in North Sea – Swinney The First Minister discussed the upcoming decisions on new North Sea projects.
Euronews · Jul 24 Could the UK’s ‘radical’ new energy secretary put a stop to North Sea Drilling for good? Miatta Fahnbulleh has been described as a “radical economist” who is outspoken about the climate crisis. Will she put an end to North Sea debates?
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Energy Secretary in 'constructive' talks with North Sea bosses THE UK’s new Energy Secretary held “constructive” talks with industry leaders as she visited Aberdeen just days after being appointed to the…
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Approval of new drilling in North Sea ‘would break Labour’s manifesto’ Protesters, who were dressed as firefighters in front of a banner reading ‘world on fire’, gathered in London.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Andy Burnham’s first conversation with Donald Trump was ‘extremely warm’, Downing Street says Mr Burnham’s phone call with the US president lasted 20 minutes, Downing Street said
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Exploring Germany’s East Frisian islands: mudflats, marshes and millions of birds The seven inhabited isles off the North Sea coast, part of a Unesco world heritage site, are a sanctuary for wildlife – with great hotels and restaurants too
The Economic Times · Jul 21 Trump says he had 'very good conversation' with new British PM Andy Burnham Trump held discussions with the newly appointed British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, with their talks encompassing key topics such as North Sea oil and trade agreements. Furthermore, they delved into military partnerships and the urgent need for demining in the Hormuz Strait, with Burnham reaffirming London's dedication to defense and…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 Andy Burnham's first PM speech greeted by man singing EU anthem and Rosebank protests A MAN could be heard singing Beethoven’s Ode to Joy as Andy Burnham gave his first speech as the new Prime Minister of the UK.