The Papers: 'Drill, Andy Drill!' and a Budget for 'bloody-minded entrepreneurs'
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham approved drilling at the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, a decision supported by US President Donald Trump but criticized by environmental and economic groups. Meanwhile, UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is considering blocking the large Rosebank oil field, sparking debate about the future of North Sea fossil fuel projects.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham approved gas drilling at the Jackdaw field in the North Sea.
- President Donald Trump praised the Jackdaw drilling decision.
- Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh may reject the Rosebank oil field project.
- The Daily Mail criticizes efforts to block the Rosebank oil field and supports Jackdaw drilling.
- The UK government plans a Budget focusing on cutting regulations to support business profits.
- The Telegraph reports that Russian fishing vessels have loitered above important UK undersea cables, raising spying concerns.
- UK headteachers fear schools will need to find money to cover a 3.5% national teacher pay rise despite government funding claims.
- Elon Musk is considering merging SpaceX and Tesla into a single large company, which investors reacted positively to.
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