UK officials seek continued support for North Sea oil, amid job and environmental debates.

UK officials are calling for continued government backing of North Sea oil and gas production, stressing the need for a balanced transition that supports jobs and industry expertise. Business leaders echo this, urging full support to avoid importing higher-carbon fuels. However, environmental groups argue against relying on dwindling fossil fuels, advocating instead for a transition to cleaner energy sources. The Scottish government, criticized for opposing new licenses, is under pressure to reconsider its stance.

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