
Scottish Labour Leader Presses for Rosebank Approval
Michael Marra has made a direct appeal to the energy secretary to approve production at Rosebank, the UK's largest untapped oil field, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.
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Michael Marra has made a direct appeal to the energy secretary to approve production at Rosebank, the UK's largest untapped oil field, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

No 10 says a further £432m will be added to the pledge to give every rough sleeper in England a route off the streets by Christmas, taking the total to £874m.

Ministers have announced £285 million of Good Growth funding for local leaders in England, with mayors including Steve Rotheram of the Liverpool City Region backing the plan.