Refusal over Arctic drilling ban

The UK government has refused to support a moratorium on Arctic drilling, despite new concerns after the grounding of a Shell oil rig.

Ministers say that existing efforts to protect the Arctic environment are more likely to be effective than a ban.

They say it's inappropriate for the UK to take the lead on strategy as it is not an Arctic state.

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