Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged (opens original article in a new tab)

The British Chambers of Commerce urged the UK government to exploit remaining North Sea oil and gas to avoid job losses, citing rising business costs and the need for economic growth.

• Shevaun Haviland urged exploiting North Sea oil and gas to prevent job losses in Scotland and the north-east
• Businesses highlighted rising costs and called for reducing business rates and energy expenses
• BCC warned against additional business taxes, advocating for economic growth over taxation