UK Government announced new North Sea oil and gas licenses

The latest round will open up large areas off the coast of the North East and Shetland as the UK looks to secure its energy in the future.

“It will be good for the environment.” That’s the claim from the UK Government as its announced more licences will be granted to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea.

But environmental campaigners and opposition parties have hit out at the Government’s claim and warn the decision will do nothing to bring down energy prices this winter.

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