John Swinney challenged to stop 'hiding behind Westminster' and oppose Rosebank John Swinney has been challenged to stop "hiding behind Westminster" and oppose the Rosebank oil field The National (Scotland) · 20h ago
Aberdeen MP urges Energy Secretary to approve Rosebank oil field Reports suggest Rosebank could be rejected. Evening Standard · Oct 22
Burnham approves Jackdaw – and Labour’s unity on climate action is imperilled with the stroke of a pen This foolish decision undermines hopes that this government will take the necessary steps the climate crisis demands, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
Gas go-ahead ignites oily response from Trump, while speaker seems ready to blow The energy secretary’s trip north provokes Hoyle’s futile rage, while ITV’s Reform exposé leaves Zia Yusuf immensely sad The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
By drilling Jackdaw, Mr Burnham offers the nation a drop of hope THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: On an ecological level, it is regrettable that ministers have been persuaded to look again at the North Sea gasfield – but it is an unavoidable answer to the much deeper challenges facing Britain’s energy security The Independent UK · Oct 21
Burnham considering scrapping standing charges to ease energy bills IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 21
Climate campaigners condemn ‘maddening’ decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield Critics say move will jeopardise climate targets, fail to cut cost of living and distract from need to decarbonise energy The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened Zia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalism The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
Greens vs SNP as major oil and gas decision looms A BIG decision looms in the world of oil and gas. The National (Scotland) · Oct 20
What links Buzzard, Jackdaw and Rosebank? The Saturday quiz From the Geordie Springsteen to Bridalveil Fall and El Capitan, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz The Guardian - UK · Oct 3
SNP MP sparks debate as he calls on UK to reject new Scottish oil field A SENIOR SNP MP has come out against a controversial proposed oil field, igniting debate within his party over its position on fossil fuels. The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Oil and gas has long-term future if UK Government backs industry, report says The decline of the North Sea is being accelerated unnecessarily, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said. Evening Standard · May 25
‘Hollywood edge’: Jackdaw director aims to show north-east England in a new light Jamie Childs says he tried to bring a ‘glamorous aesthetic’ to his action thriller and hopes it will inspire more films in the region The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Jackdaw review – northeast crime thriller turns into anti-Get Carter of dullness Jamie Child’s directing debut follows a former motocross champ through tedious scrapes and strident geezer movie cliches The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024