UK approves Jackdaw North Sea gasfield

The UK government has approved development of the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea. Drilling is set to begin in the controversial project as the government seeks to tackle high energy costs. Environmental groups and left-wing politicians have criticised the move and called for more clean energy. Shell had lobbied for the decision, which was widely expected.

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The decision has drawn sharp criticism from left-wing politicians and environmentalists.

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UK approves development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea

The decision has drawn sharp criticism from left-wing politicians and environmentalists.

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UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea

Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaigners What does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean? UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates The UK government has approved the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, a widely expected move that will nonetheless dismay environmental campaigners and a number of Labour MPs. While Labou…

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