Government refuses to block lower-volume fracking
The Burnham government has confirmed it will not ban lower-volume fracking.
Wressle production down 15%
Production at the UK’s newest onshore oil site has dropped 15%, accounts from one of the partners have revealed.
New Union Jack board rejects Reabold offer
New directors of Union Jack Oil have unanimously rejected the takeover offer by Reabold Resources.
Union Jack takeover update
New directors of Union Jack Oil will give their views next week on the proposed takeover by Reabold Resources, according to a statement to investors.
Union Jack directors ousted
All three Union Jack Oil directors, David Bramhill, Joseph O’Farrell and Zac Phillips, have been removed immediately from the board, the company announced today (24 August 2026).
Second oil expansion plan accused of defective climate assessment
Campaigners have criticised another oil operator for a “flawed assessment” of the climate impact of drilling and production plans.
“79 constituencies still at risk from fracking”
On the first full day of the Burnham government, campaigners have warned that people in 79 English constituencies could face a form of fracking unless a legal loophole is closed.
Reabold takeover of Union Jack agreed
Reabold Resources announced this afternoon it had reached agreement on the takeover of Union Jack Oil.
Takeover bid for Union Jack Oil
Reabold Resources has offered to buy Union Jack Oil, both companies confirmed this morning.
Union Jack takes £1m loan from Egdon
The company with the biggest stake in the Wressle oil field has agreed a £1m loan from the site operator, Egdon Resources.
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