Rosebank oilfield go-ahead decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court

Court says UK government green light for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits does not take into account CO₂ emissions

The decision to greenlight a giant new oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts, in a major win for climate action that scientists say is urgently needed.

The proposed Rosebank development - the UK's biggest untapped oilfield - had been given the go-ahead in 2023 under the previous government.