Cabinet divide emerges over UK approval of Rosebank oil project

Britain's energy secretary leans toward rejecting the North Sea oilfield while the chancellor backs it, signaling internal government conflict over fossil fuel expansion policy.

First covered Oct 25, 2026 · 1:29 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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16d Guardian Environment Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision — Chancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it A cabinet split has emerged over whether to…

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