Gas field's approval is massive boost… but here's what Govt will focus on next
THE controversial Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has finally been signed-off.
TL;DR
- The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has been approved after legal challenges.
- The project is expected to generate billions in tax revenue and secure jobs.
- It will boost domestic energy production by 6%, equivalent to supplying 1.4 million homes.
- The government's attention is now turning to the Rosebank oil field.
- There are calls for the Chancellor to abandon plans to increase betting taxes, which could lead to job losses and shop closures.