UK cabinet split over Rosebank oilfield approval; chancellor backs project, energy secretary leans reject

A cabinet rift has emerged over the Rosebank oilfield decision, with Chancellor John Healey supporting approval while Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh leans toward rejection, having already approved the smaller Jackdaw gasfield. The final decision rests with Fahnbulleh, and the outcome will signal the UK's post-election stance on fossil fuel expansion versus climate commitments. The split introduces policy uncertainty for North Sea investment.

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