BP Begins Test That Could Halt Oil Spill

BP stopped collecting oil from its runaway well on Wednesday afternoon, beginning a critical test that could halt the rush of oil into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time since the disaster began three months ago.

Oil and Gas UK is demanding a clarification after the minister’s comments on the oil drilling ban.

A house committee has passed a bill stopping any company from getting permission to drill for seven years if it has caused more than 10 deaths during operations, while contravening health and safety laws.

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