https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rosebank-life-on-the-oil-field-at-the-centre-of-a-political-stormContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rosebank-life-on-the-oil-field-at-the-centre-of-a-political-stormhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rosebank-life-on-the-oil-field-at-the-centre-of-a-political-storm#u167564Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:30:25 +0000The untapped Rosebank oil and gas field located west of Shetland sits at the centre of a fierce political debate across the United Kingdom. Ministers and industry leaders are clashing over the future of the massive project, valued at £8.7bn. Ithaca Energy has warned that it will halt future investments in Britain if the government blocks the development. Meanwhile, government officials remain divided as opposition parties and industry advocates ratchet up pressure ahead of the upcoming Budget.Why it mattersThe controversy highlights deep divisions over domestic energy security, economic invest