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UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling

UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling
BBC Scotland Wednesday 04 November 2026, 16:28 UTC 1 min read
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Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.

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