UK approves Jackdaw gasfield: "We will still hit net zero"

The UK has approved gas production at the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea. Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh gave the go-ahead on Wednesday. The decision ends years of fierce debate. Prime Minister Andy Burnham explained the move. He said using domestic resources makes sense during global instability. Gas from Jackdaw will heat homes and power businesses this winter. The field will increase domestic gas production by about 6%. It will support the UK's energy supply for more than a decade. The project will also protect hundreds of jobs in Scotland and add almost £3bn to the UK economy. Burnham said the decision does not weaken Labour's commitment to a cleaner future. He vowed the UK will still meet its net zero targets.