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Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?

Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
BBC Science Sunday 19 July 2026, 07:58 UTC 1 min read
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The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
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