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Rachel Reeves unveils oil drilling plan for North Sea

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The Independent UK · Apr 17

Trump says ‘windmills put you out of business’ as he hits out at UK’s North Sea policy in latest jibe at Starmer

The US president criticised the country’s policy in the basin as the UK government moves towards renewable energy

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Why drilling in the North Sea won’t bring down UK energy prices

Trump, Farage, the Tories and the right-wing press are all calling for it, but here's why experts say extracting oil and gas from the North Sea can't bring down UK energy prices

The Independent UK · Apr 16

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'Absolutely Crazy!': Donald Trump Blasts UK for Choosing 'Windmills' Over North Sea Oil as Energy Bills Skyrocket

Donald Trump criticises the UK for failing to exploit North Sea oil, urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritise fossil fuels over renewables amid Europe's energy crisis.

International Business Times UK · Apr 15

‘Aberdeen should be booming’ says Trump, as he pushes for more North Sea oil

The US president has repeatedly attacked UK energy policy.

Evening Standard · Apr 14

Starmer told ‘drill, baby, drill’ by Trump over North Sea oil fields

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The Independent UK · Apr 14

The UK needs more North Sea gas, not greater reliance on US imports

Transition to a cleaner future takes time and we need supplies that are the least polluting and have the lowest cost

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

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Labour Crisis: Keir Starmer Warned North Sea Drilling Pivot Will 'Tear Party In Two'

Keir Starmer faces a growing backlash over Labour's block on new North Sea drilling, as critics warn any U-turn now could split the party and embolden the Greens.

International Business Times UK · Apr 13

North Sea oil prices hit record high amid Strait of Hormuz row

It eclipses the previous record, set during the 2008 financial crisis

The Independent UK · Apr 10

North Sea oil price rises to record high amid tension over ceasefire

It came as President Donald Trump accused Iran of not abiding by the agreement to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard · Apr 10

Tony Blair backs calls for more North Sea oil drilling

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The Independent UK · Apr 10

Tony Blair calls for more North Sea drilling to protect UK from economic shocks exposed by Iran war

Former prime minister’s think tank says Labour should back Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Ed Miliband hold firm! North sea oil and gas drilling won’t help anyone other than Nigel Farage

It’s worrying to watch Labour entertain Reform’s fantasies about fossil fuels. Only renewables will bring lower bills and higher energy security, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9

UK saved billions using North Sea offshore gas reserves, analysis shows

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The Independent UK · Apr 8

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

Using North Sea gas saved Britain billions last year, analysis shows amid calls for more drilling

Last week the government denied that Ed Miliband is expected to give the green light to the first major North Sea field project in almost 10 years

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4

New North Sea drilling would barely reduce UK gas imports at all, data shows

Exclusive: research finds Jackdaw field would provide only about 2% of current demand, and Rosebank only 1%

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Ministers deny decision has been taken over North Sea gas field project amid spiralling prices

The government insisted no decision has been taken on the project, despite oil prices having soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3

Of course we shouldn’t drill for more oil in the North Sea – we cancelled further exploitation for a reason

We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards

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Evening Standard · Apr 2

John Swinney signals rethink on North Sea oil and gas licences as prices rise

The First Minister stopped short of saying he supported the approval of more North Sea drilling.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?

Kemi Badenoch claims increased UK oil and gas production would cut bills by £200, but critics say plan won’t work

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31

More drilling in North Sea ‘not the answer’ for UK energy security, say former military leaders

Government told to focus on transition to mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energy

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28

Badenoch criticised for ‘peddling dangerous fantasy’ about North Sea oil drilling

Conservative leader expected to call for government to lift suspension on licences in drive to reduce energy prices

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28

How EVs could be part of answer to UK’s fuel reserve worries

More use of two-way charging will earn money for owners and could avoid the need to expand North Sea oil drilling

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28

Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Tories ‘produce only 36 days of gas’

Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security, researchers say

The Independent UK · Mar 25

UK ‘absolutely not’ facing blackouts or rationing, says energy minister

Energy minister Michael Shanks stated the UK is "absolutely not" planning for blackouts or rationing, asserting the nation has a "strong and diverse range of supplies." This assurance comes amidst Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for oil and gas. Experts told MPs that…

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