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UK to Approve Jackdaw Gas, Rosebank Oil; Bills Cut £150

7/21/2026

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to approve drilling at Jackdaw gasfield and Rosebank oilfield.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband aims to decarbonise power by 2030, has cut household bills by £150 and adds a £150 warm-homes discount for 6 million low-income families.
The Confederation of British Industry says UK energy prices are about 45% above the G7 median, blaming global fossil-fuel shocks.

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to approve drilling at Jackdaw gasfield and Rosebank oilfield.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband aims to decarbonise power by 2030, has cut household bills by £150 and adds a £150 warm-homes discount for 6 million low-income families.
The Confederation of British Industry says UK energy prices are about 45% above the G7 median, blaming global fossil-fuel shocks.