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Windfall Tax Threatens North Sea Jobs | Aberdeen News

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Andy Burnham faces mounting pressure to scrap the windfall tax on oil and gas firms, as critics warn it’s costing the North Sea thousands of jobs monthly and undermining Scotland’s energy security and green transition. With key fields like Jackdaw and Rosebank under scrutiny, industry and lawmakers alike argue the tax harms domestic supply chains and pushes reliance on high-carbon imports — calling for clear leadership from the next prime minister to protect Scotland’s economic and energy future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a92bda09301be0f

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