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Will Jackdaw cut your energy bills?

BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.

· 65 words· updated October 21, 2026 at 12:17 PM

The UK government has approved production from the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.

Ministers said the first gas could be produced by the end of this month, helping heat millions of homes, and also announced the creation of a new energy wealth fund.

BBC Verify correspondent Ben Chu looks at whether the approval of Jackdaw will mean lower bills for households and businesses.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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