POLITICSJul 25 · 16:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDGeraldine McKelvie Senior correspondent

New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea

New North Sea oil drilling at Rosebank, the UK’s largest undeveloped oilfield, faces delays after equipment was accidentally dropped in the sea. The UK government is considering granting a license for production despite pressure from the fossil fuel industry and opposition from climate campaigners and some Labour MPs.

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