fracking
Jacob Rees-Mogg has highlighted the need to be “intelligent net zero” amid protests against the government’s energy and cost of living policy
The Prime Minister has said that “if there is local consent we will go ahead” with fracking projects
He is calling for the government to push renewable investment and avoid reliance on other nations for energy production
A Scottish Government minister has confirmed that there won’t be change in Scotland’s policy against fracking
The government has said this is a vital step to bolster the UK’s energy security
Scientists say little progress has been made in reducing the risk of drilling-induced earthquakes
Company says it would drill for free to prove fracking can work safely in the UK following PM’s speech
Environmental charities have slammed the Prime Minister’s announcement of accelerating oil and gas exploits and the use of fracking to combat the energy crisis
Fears have surfaced that the new PM and Business Secretary may allow net zero progress to falter
New Prime Minster says she will prioritise tackling the cost of living crisis and lowering energy bills