Burnham set to close North Sea to new oil and gas drilling
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What the coverage says
Labour ministers have published legislation to permanently protect a moratorium on new oil and gas drilling projects, according to the BBC and The Independent. The Independent reports that the bill intends to fulfil a Labour manifesto commitment. Both outlets state that the new measures will end the granting of further licences in the North Sea.
Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
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- BBC first reported it
- The Independent reported it
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