Industry groups welcome Jackdaw decision, but say Rosebank ‘equally vital’

Industry groups in north-east Scotland have said the decision on the Jackdaw gas field is "hugely welcome", but the pending decision on the Rosebank oil field is "every bit as vital".

Meanwhile, the Scottish Government has called for the Treasury's income from oil and gas to be placed in a "future generations fund".

Months of speculation about the Jackdaw offshore development, which is in the North Sea 150 miles to the east of Aberdeen, were brought to an end by the decision on Wednesday morning.