Miatta Fahnbulleh
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Opposition ratchets up pressure on government to support Rosebank ahead of Budget
The Government approved the Jackdaw gas field but has not yet ruled on the larger Rosebank oil project
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Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision
Chancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it
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SNP Cabinet Secretary says Jackdaw gas field approval was 'the right decision'
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has called Jackdaw's approval the right decision — while warning Scotland receives no financial benefit from production in its own waters.
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Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
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PM fails to commit to Mahmood’s immigration reforms in full after cabinet backlash
The prime minister said that the government would ‘come forward with our decisions soon’ following a consultation
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‘Andy is getting it done’, says Trump as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
The US president has welcomed the go-ahead for the Jackdaw gas field, but appeared to think the project would tap oil.
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Trump says ‘Andy is getting it done’ as he claims UK ‘opening up North Sea oil’
‘Andy is getting it done, and I guess it’s against the liberal principle, but he knows what’s right. It’s going to make UK a very wealthy country’, the US president said
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Jackdaw gas field approval will strengthen UK energy security, Burnham says
The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.
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Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’
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Fahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalists
Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.
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Minister insists she backs migration policy after joking she couldn’t lie about supporting it
Miatta Fahnbulleh says reference to ‘awkward’ interview was meant to be lighthearted and self-deprecating
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Burnham admits ‘we can’t faff around’ on lowering energy bills
Campaigners have urged the government to make plans to support all households with energy costs this winter
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Barclays boss indicates bank taxes in budget ‘bearable’ and backs Healey – UK politics live
CEO of Barclays tells reporters: ‘I deeply respect the responsibility that the chancellor has and he has our full support and backing’
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Government urged to approve Rosebank oil and gas field after Jackdaw go-ahead
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch called for Labour to repeal its ban on all new oil and gas licences.
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Government approves drilling in Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
Andy Burnham says the government remained committed to renewable energy but was taking a ‘pragmatic’ approach to the North Sea
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The Newspapers: 'Drill, Andy Drill!' and a Budget for 'bloody-minded entrepreneurs'
Several of today's papers continue to follow the "storm" surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to approve a new gas field and what that will mean for future ones.
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Andy Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.
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Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaigners
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Government is right for many reasons to allow Jackdaw gas drilling to go ahead
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Jackdaw was the easy call. Rosebank will define this government's North Sea legacy
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has approved the Jackdaw gasfield on a legal technicality, but the harder call — Rosebank, seven times the carbon and majority export-bound — now looms over Labour's North Sea policy.
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Attention moves to Rosebank as Andy Burnham defends Jackdaw approval
Gas from the Jackdaw field will start flowing within weeks.
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WATCH: Speaker blasts ‘shameful’ handling of Jackdaw gas field announcement
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle condemns Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh over the Jackdaw North Sea gas announcement, calling it “shameful”.
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Jackdaw: Will it cut energy bills and how much gas will it provide?
BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
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PM finally approves Jackdaw drilling – but energy secretary ‘set to reject Rosebank’
A ruling on Rosebank - which would emit around seven times the carbon of Jackdaw and would produce oil that would mainly be exported - is expected later this year
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What does the government’s Jackdaw decision mean for Rosebank?
Rosebank is Britain’s largest remaining untapped oil field, located about 80 miles north west of the Shetland Islands
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Andy Burnham orders review of gas bills with move that could help households
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked ministers to examine scrapping standing charges on gas bills.
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Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
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Miatta Fahnbulleh: 'I don't have the luxury of sitting on the fence' on North Sea gas
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved the Jackdaw gas field in Aberdeen on Wednesday, arguing homegrown gas beats carbon-heavy imports. She told The Herald there will be no delay on the larger Rosebank decision but admitted jobs are not being created fast enough.
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Jackdaw gas field approved as Government seeks to improve energy security
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the decision would ‘protect hundreds of jobs and help keep millions of homes warm this winter’.
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UK government approves natural gas project off Scotland despite environmental concerns
The U.K. government has approved a natural gas project off the coast of Scotland over the objections of environmental groups, saying it would improve energy security as the country transitions to renewable sources of energy
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Government approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
Andy Burnham says the government remained committed to renewable energy but was taking a ‘pragmatic’ approach to the North Sea
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Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.
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Energy secretary refuses seven times to say she backs Mahmood’s immigration plans
Miatta Fahnbulleh has faced questions over her position on the home secretary’s plans
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Jackdaw gas field approval triggers backlash from environmentalists
Andy Burnham said the scheme will protect hundreds of jobs and help keep British homes warm this winter.
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The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills
Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’ but the move has proved controversial with environmentalists
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PMQs latest: Burnham proposes removing standing charges from energy bills
Miatta Fahnbulleh has promised greater energy security, but told Britons not to expect cheaper bills this winter
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Cabinet split widens as minister refuses to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans
Miatta Fahnbulleh avoids explicitly expressing support for 15-year path to permanent residency for foreign workers
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UK Government approves North Sea Jackdaw gas field drilling project
The Jackdaw decision puts Labour’s North Sea approach under fresh scrutiny
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UK government to make Jackdaw gas field announcement
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
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Government’s long-awaited decision on Jackdaw gas field to be announced
The decision on the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen will be announced following months of speculation about its future.
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UK Government set to approve Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen coast
The UK Government is expected to approve the controversial Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen on Wednesday.
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Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners
Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials
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Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by ministers after months of speculation
Ministers are expected to announce their long-awaited decision on Wednesday
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Government to announce long-awaited decision on Jackdaw gas field
The Jackdaw gas field is likely to be approved by ministers following months of speculation about its future.
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We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham
The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell.
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Government being ‘cautious’ about public announcements on Jackdaw and Rosebank
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander also dismissed John Swinney’s claim GB Energy has so far done ‘absolutely nothing’.
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Minister says Mahmood’s migration policy will ‘prolong integration’
In now-removed post, Miatta Fahnbulleh criticised home secretary’s proposal to extend qualifying period for settlement in UK
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We’re not backing away from Jackdaw and Rosebank decisions, says Andy Burnham
The PM was speaking during a visit to Motherwell.
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UK Government 'cautious' over controversial Rosebank field to avoid 'mistakes'
The UK Government is being “cautious” about making public announcements over its decisions on the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas fields in order to avoid the “mistakes” of the previous government, the Scottish Secretary has said
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Government being ‘cautious’ about public announcements on Jackdaw and Rosebank
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander also dismissed John Swinney’s claim GB Energy has so far done ‘absolutely nothing’.
