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- Prime minister says he’s committed to meeting climate targets, but some believe his actions suggest otherwise
- Public sector an ‘afterthought’ to North Sea oil jobs, says Unison leader Sat, 31 Oct 26, 12:04amAndrea Egan calls for same political focus on teachers, care sector and NHS and says Jackdaw decision ‘a serious misstep’
- The Iran war is deepening the US energy crisis. A bad winter is ahead | Mark Wolfe Sat, 31 Oct 26, 1:00amCongress must act to ensure that families are able to heat their homes before the start of the season
- 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
- Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders Wed, 28 Oct 26, 6:17amEmissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaigners
- 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
- Drill, baby, drill? Jackdaw gasfield approved - The Latest Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:56amClimate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of...
- 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
- 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
- Drill, baby, drill? Climate campaigners condemn Jackdaw gasfield approval - The Latest Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:56amClimate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of...
- Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval Fri, 23 Oct 26, 4:22amPrime minister pledges his government’s commitment to address climate crisis saying ‘our determination is unwavering’
- 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...
- How bad is Jackdaw gasfield approval for the climate? – The Latest Thu, 22 Oct 26, 5:51amClimate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of...
- 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
- ‘Climate vandalism’: Jackdaw gasfield approval condemned - The Latest Thu, 22 Oct 26, 4:56amClimate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s decision to allow the drilling of the Jackdaw gasfield. Critics argue the move will put climate targets at risk, while failing to reduce energy bills and the cost of...