Breaking News, World Updates & Headlines
Breaking News, World Updates & Headlines
Official forecasts show country will meet energy demand by paying high prices to secure importsGreat Britain is expected to pay some of the highest energy costs in Europe this winter as its reliance on imports to ensure a steady supply is forecast to d…
Read MorePM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ Andy Burnham: We will make the net-zero transition work for BritainAndy Burnham has said he will not “abandon the responsibility” of figh…
Read MoreNew projections by the Snowy Hydro company show tunnelling work is now 65% finished, but the completion date has been pushed back to 2029Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe cost of Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to as much as …
Read MoreExclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaignersMiatta Fahnbulleh is minded to reject the giant Rosebank oilfield, sources have told the Guardian, in what would be a blow for the North Sea energy…
Read MoreGovernment decision is about how much oil and gas is sensible for UK to produce on the way to net zeroBusiness live – latest updatesAndy Burnham hit the nail on the (well)head in his first fortnight as prime minister when he said: “The question isn’t w…
Read MoreFew believe decision will bring back city’s boom years, but workers hope it will keep as many North Sea jobs for nowUK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North SeaWhat does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?As recently as 2012, Aberdeen boasted …
Read MoreCritics say move will jeopardise climate targets, fail to cut cost of living and distract from need to decarbonise energyUK politics live – latest updatesClimate campaigners and green experts have condemned the government’s decision to allow the drilli…
Read MoreZia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalismHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned the decision. Ami McCarthy, head of politics for Gree…
Read MoreDecision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaignersWhat does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?UK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government has approved the con…
Read MoreMove signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentialsThe Jackdaw gasfield will be given the go-ahead on Wednesday, signalling Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea fossil fuel indust…
Read MoreMore than 160 offshore rig workers plan walkout amid rising tensions between unions and oil companies North Sea workers are preparing to strike at oil rigs across the ageing basin over the coming weeks in a sign of growing tensions between trade unio…
Read MoreBill to authorise production expansion at Mount Pleasant coalmine, subject to a landmark high court decision, criticised as ‘legislative overreach’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Minns government says it will introduce sp…
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