Rachel Reeves reviews potential repeal of windfall tax on oil and gas

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may end the UK oil and gas windfall profits levy earlier than expected, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s commitment to North Sea extraction; however, she seeks assurances from companies regarding new investments and jobs. The Treasury is considering replacing the temporary levy with a permanent tax to restore confidence amid skepticism about its impact on the sector’s growth.

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