Politics

Licensing push is a thumb on the nose to windfall tax critics

Cash grab is deeply unpopular with oil companies, and gauging its impact is complicated, but deeper forces are at work

Vocal: Harbour Energy chief executive Linda Cook was among those warning that the UK windfall tax on oil and gas profits has prompted a rethink on investments.
Vocal: Harbour Energy chief executive Linda Cook was among those warning that the UK windfall tax on oil and gas profits has prompted a rethink on investments.Photo: HARBOUR ENERGY
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Published 26 January 2023, 23:18Updated 27 January 2023, 09:29