King's Speech promises new bill to boost fossil fuel drilling

James Murray
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Rishi Sunak visiting the Bacton Oil & Gas Terminal in Norfolk | Credit: Simon Walker / Downing Street
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Rishi Sunak visiting the Bacton Oil & Gas Terminal in Norfolk | Credit: Simon Walker / Downing Street

Speech confirms plans for annual oil and gas licensing rounds, as government also promises action to boost renewables investment, accelerate clean energy grid connections, and deliver new self-driving vehicles

The government today used its final King's Speech before the next election to confirm plans for new legislation to deliver annual oil and gas licensing rounds and accelerate grid connections for clean...

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