Ed Davey says an independent Scotland must fund its own energy projects

The energy secretary Ed Davey has rejected Scottish government calls for the UK to continue subsidising Scottish energy projects after independence, warning he would withdraw billions of pounds in investment.

Scottish Independence Vote Hinders North-Sea Oil Business Plans

Scotland’s independence referendum next year is hindering the plans of North Sea oil companies by clouding the outlook for taxes, fiscal policy, regulation and bank finance, according to a survey of industry executives.