North Sea taskforce assembled to safeguard jobs in the sector

The group will aim to reach a consensus on the future of the industry.

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As confidence in the North Sea hits a record low, a new taskforce has been set up to safeguard jobs in the sector.

It will bring together voices from supply chain businesses, unions, environmental groups and energy policy experts.

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