Government touts support for oil and gas, fuelling criticism over energy priorities

Treasury minister Damian Hinds declares the UK 'open for business' from oil and gas investors - sparking fresh concern over government's 'all of the above' energy infrastructure strategy
Treasury minister Damian Hinds has prompted renewed criticism over the government's long-term energy infrastructure strategy, after touting its support of the UK's oil and gas sector in a speech to investors...
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