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North Sea firm blames windfall tax as dozens of jobs to be cut

EMPLOYEES at a firm involved in the North Sea oil and gas industry could be axed from their jobs.

The National (Scotland)

Labour Government set to scrap North Sea windfall tax

THE Labour Government has launched a consultation on plans to scrap the windfall tax when it comes to an end in 2030.

The National (Scotland)

Ban on new drilling confirmed as ministers consult on North Sea’s ‘clean energy future’

Gas and oil industry cautiously welcomes government proposals that could ease tax burden on sector

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Government announces plans to axe oil and gas windfall tax in 2030

Ministers will consult with North Sea businesses, trade unions, workers, green groups and communities over plans for the energy sector’s future.

Evening Standard

Russian ships bristling with guns shadowed by Royal Navy in English Channel and North Sea

Nato allies were also involved in the monitoring operation

Evening Standard

Government insists ‘robust processes’ will protect UK in China wind farm deal

Concerns have been raised that China could use wind farms in the North Sea to blackmail the UK in the future.

The Independent UK

‘Highest level’ of security given to wind farms, No 10 says, amid China worries

A Chinese firm will reportedly be involved in the Green Volt North Sea wind farm, according to media reports.

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Labour to approve Chinese firm for Scottish wind farm despite 'spy' fears

LABOUR are reportedly set to allow a Chinese firm into a major North Sea windfarm – despite national security concerns.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands of North Sea jobs at risk because of Government’s zealotry, Tories say

Shadow environment minister Andrew Bowie pressed the Government on its plans for Rosebank and Jackdaw.

Evening Standard

John Swinney answers SNP MSP's call to support 'unlawful' North Sea oil field

FIRST Minister John Swinney has declined to either support or oppose the development of the controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in…

The National (Scotland)

‘Denmark is showing the world what is possible’: how the North Sea became the ‘green power plant of Europe’

The North Sea, a waterway hugged by major European nations, is providing clean power to the continent – and inspiring the next generation of engineers

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs at 'breaking point' with Keir Starmer over North Sea oil row

WESTMINSTER politicians are reportedly at “breaking point” with Keir Starmer over the potential of approving a new oil and gas field in the…

The National (Scotland)

North Sea firms to go ahead with Rosebank despite 'unlawful' court ruling

NORTH Sea operators are to press ahead with the development of two major oil and gas fields despite the project being ruled as “unlawful” in a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Court Rules Against Two New North Sea Oil And Gas Fields

A Scottish court on Thursday ruled against the development of two oil and gas fields in the North Sea in a "historic win" for two environmental groups.

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The Independent UK

Plans to drill UK’s largest untapped oilfield thwarted in court

The Conservative-led government approved Shell’s proposals to develop the Jackdaw field in 2022

The National (Scotland)

Legal challenge against major North Sea oil and gas fields successful

A judge has upheld a legal challenge by environmental campaigners against the decision to grant consent to two new oil and gas fields in the North…

Evening Standard

Judge upholds legal challenge against new North Sea oil and gas fields

The decision to grant consent to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields will now be reconsidered, taking into account downstream emissions.

Radio France Internationale

EU and UK clash in first post-Brexit legal battle over North Sea fishing ban

The EU and UK face their first post-Brexit legal showdown as the bloc challenges Britain's North Sea sandeel fishing ban – a minor environmental case with major political implications.

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Labour face rebellion as seven MSPs back North Sea jobs campaign against Westminster

KEIR Starmer and Anas Sarwar are facing a rebellion after seven Labour MSPs backed a campaign calling on Westminster to support oil and gas jobs in…

The Independent UK

Governments urged to give ‘full-throated support’ to North Sea oil and gas

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said it wants the Scottish Government to end the presumption against new developments in the North Sea.

The Guardian - UK

Bring North Sea oil and gas under greater public control, report urges

Common Wealth thinktank warns that communities and taxpayer may have to pick up pieces when production ends

The Guardian - UK

Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?

Hollywood stars once came for the big-game fishing, but the return of a host of species to the depleted waters around Britain’s coast is a cause for quiet optimism

The National (Scotland)

Energy giant closes Scottish energy hub amid North Sea tax fears

A FRENCH oil and gas giant has shut down a North Sea hub, which will affect the UK's oil and gas supply, amid concerns over the windfall tax...

The National (Scotland)

UK's move away from North Sea oil and gas is a 'big mistake', says Donald Trump

DONALD Trump has criticised the UK’s move away from oil and gas production, urging the Government to “open up” the North Sea and get rid of…

The Guardian - UK

Trump accused of attacking UK energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry

Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to ‘get rid of windmills’ is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms

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