UK Prime Minister Expected To Decide North Sea Oil Drills

Trade unions and opposition figures press the UK government over impending decisions on North Sea oil fields.

Ten trade unions have urged the UK government to reject drilling at the Rosebank oil field. The call comes as officials prepare to announce final decisions on the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects shortly. Conservative leadership has simultaneously pressured the prime minister to expedite the approval process.

• The oppositionConservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the government for delaying decisions on North Sea energy developments.
• The pressureTen trade unions formally asked the administration to halt drilling plans at the Rosebank field.
• The projectRosebank remains the largest untapped oil and gas deposit located in the North Sea.