UK government admits Rosebank oil will not be kept in UK to boost energy security

Ministers have previously claimed oilfield development will improve domestic energy security and help consumers

The UK government has admitted that oil from the controversial Rosebank field will be sold on the international market rather than to UK consumers.

Ministers have repeatedly claimed developing the huge oilfield off Shetland will improve UK energy security and help UK consumers, overriding concerns from climate experts and their own advisers.