UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling

Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.

Published on RocksNews: 4 Nov 2026, 17:49 UTC
Updated: 4 Nov 2026, 17:49 UTC
Language: English

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Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.

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