UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling

The UK government is introducing legislation to outlaw new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. This bill aims to fulfil the Labour manifesto by permanently protecting the moratorium on new drilling projects established by Ed Miliband. By publishing this legislation, Labour ministers intend to end the granting of new oil and gas licences, ensuring that no further drilling permits are issued within the region as part of their broader environmental and energy strategy.