UK approves Jackdaw gasfield; climate groups warn of target breach

The UK government approved development of the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, drawing condemnation from climate campaigners who argue it undermines the UK's climate commitments, offers no cost-of-living relief, and diverts from decarbonization. The decision signals a policy shift toward domestic fossil fuel extraction amid energy security concerns, but its impact on emissions and prices remains contested.