https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-approves-new-gas-drilling-in-the-north-seaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-approves-new-gas-drilling-in-the-north-seahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-approves-new-gas-drilling-in-the-north-sea#u151791Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:41:38 +0000The United Kingdom government has approved a new natural gas project off the coast of Scotland, greenlighting the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea. The approval comes despite environmental concerns and faces backlash from critics. Green leader Polanski accused Labour of climate vandalism following the decision, while activists and groups such as Socialist Worker labeled the move a betrayal. The approval highlights ongoing debates over energy security and environmental policy in the region, bringing tricky energy trade-offs to the forefront of UK politics.Why it mattersThe decision to move for