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- Angry Labour MPs urge leadership not to overrule energy secretary on Rosebank Thu, 29 Oct 26, 5:00pmExclusive: Backbenchers voice alarm over ‘intolerable position’ faced by Miatta Fahnbulleh over oilfield decision
- UK spending on ‘fairytale’ carbon capture tech is a national embarrassment, chancellor told Wed, 28 Oct 26, 12:28amChris Packham says £24bn earmarked for projects with ‘ludicrously uncertain results’ should be redirected to help lower bills and cut emissions
- Cut spending on ‘fairytale’ carbon capture plans, campaigners urge chancellor Wed, 28 Oct 26, 12:28amChris Packham says £24bn scheme is ‘national embarrassment’ and joins calls for more funding to help households lower bills
- ‘No one saves the planet if it hits their pocket’: UK heat pump installers fear planned subsidy cuts Tue, 27 Oct 26, 10:59pmBoiler upgrade scheme, which provides grants of up to £9,000 for sustainable alternatives, expected to be slashed in budget
- Burnham in danger of sleepwalking into climate disaster, say campaigners Tue, 27 Oct 26, 6:00pmLetter to PM argues series of wrong choices on North Sea oil, Heathrow, EVs and heat pumps will scupper net zero plans
- Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision Mon, 26 Oct 26, 7:29amChancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it
- Rosebank row: will Labour block the oilfield? – podcast Fri, 23 Oct 26, 12:24amThe government has given the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gasfield, but that was the easy part. The next big headache is the Rosebank oilfield. The energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has indicated she might reject this licence...
- UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened Thu, 22 Oct 26, 3:45amZia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalism
- Ben Jennings on Andy Burnham’s decision to approve the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield – cartoon Thu, 22 Oct 26, 3:50amContinue reading...
- Burnham approves Jackdaw – and Labour’s unity on climate action is imperilled with the stroke of a pen | Zoe Williams Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:14amThis foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands
- The Guardian view on drilling in Jackdaw: a truly pragmatic approach would focus on Britain’s green transition | Editorial Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:54amOpening the North Sea gasfield will deliver minimal benefits for households, while sending a dismal signal before next month’s Cop summit
- Andy Burnham says decision on Jackdaw is something the Tories 'messed up' - video Thu, 22 Oct 26, 12:27amThe Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, thanked the prime minister for backing Jackdaw after the Tories approved it in 2022. But Burnham said he made a decision on something the Tories messed up, and the government had made...
- Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – UK politics live Thu, 22 Oct 26, 1:50amZia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalism
- ‘Jackdaw means we pay our mortgages’: relief in Aberdeen over gasfield approval Wed, 21 Oct 26, 9:19pmFew believe decision will bring back city’s boom years, but workers hope it will secure North Sea jobs for now
- Burnham and Badenoch clash over Jackdaw gasfield and inflation – UK politics live Wed, 21 Oct 26, 10:58pmThe Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government said