UK Prime Minister Burnham told US President Trump the UK will not "ignore" North Sea resources, signaling government support for new oil and gas drilling. Officials are reportedly studying proposals including approval of the Jackdaw and Rosebank offshore Scotland developments and expanded tie-back projects using existing facilities. Trump said Burnham told him the UK would "open up" the North Sea and called the move "a very good thing," adding that if done reasonably it could make the country we

UK Prime Minister Burnham told US President Trump the UK will not "ignore" North Sea resources, signaling government support for new oil and gas drilling. Officials are reportedly studying proposals including approval of the Jackdaw and Rosebank offshore Scotland developments and expanded tie-back projects using existing facilities. Trump said Burnham told him the UK would "open up" the North Sea and called the move "a very good thing," adding that if done reasonably it could make the country wealthier.