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Shetland boost could create 600 jobs

The biggest boost to the North Sea oil and gas industry for years could create up to 600 jobs and produce a total investment of £14 billion.

The Chancellor’s tax relief for each oil and gas field in the West of Shetland is Government recognition that industry needs to be encouraged to explore the remaining areas of Britain’s oil fields.