Offshore Licences News Today

Our reporter ben king has the details. When drinkers gather at londons King Charles Pub this evening, there will be a new tax regime in place. Changes announced in March Come Into Effect today taxing stronger drinks more and weaker drinks less. At the same time, Alcohol Duties rise with inflation up by io. I . The result a complex series of changes. 12 sparkling wine will be i9p cheaper as higher rates for fizz are abolished. A can of pre mixed gin and tonic will be 5p cheaper. But a bottle of 1...

But still the numbers are higher than pre—pandemic. fellow energy giant shell announced second quarter profits of nearly four billion last week. thats down significantly, moving closer to figures wed seen previously, as energy prices continue to fall. its thought bp�*s results may follow suit. both companies, though, will have been encouraged by the announcement by prime minister rishi sunak�*s announcement yesterday of 100 new gas and oil offshore licences to be granted in the north sea. ...

Rishi sunak�*s announcement yesterday of 100 new gas and oil offshore licences to be granted in the north sea. but the big picture for most people at home of course is that companies are still reporting strong profits while many families are still struggling to afford fuel and energy prices, which continue to be much higher than they were just a few years ago. jon and sally will have an update for you in about half an hours time. thank you very much. we will bring you those numbers as soon as ...