Fracking moratorium – the unanswered questions
The energy secretary, Andrea Leadsom, confirmed the government’s U-turn on shale gas policy in a statement to parliament today.
97%+ rejected government plans to fast-track fracking
The government has revealed there was overwhelming opposition to its plans – now shelved – to speed up development of the shale gas industry.
Government orders immediate moratorium on fracking in England because of tremor risk
After seven years of promoting fracking, Conservative ministers have withdrawn their support and blocked the prospects of a shale gas industry.
Government announcement on fracking “shortly” – PM
The Prime Minister has said the government will be making an announcement “shortly” on fracking in the UK.
Election scuppers MPs’ inquiry into fracking costs
An investigation by MPs into shale gas development and fracking regulation has been put on hold because of the election.
Government unclear on fracking costs, benefits and clean-up – spending watchdog
The government has no clear idea on how much it has spent supporting fracking, what the benefits would be and how much investment would be needed in future, the UK’s spending watchdog has revealed.
Fracking Week in Westminster: ban added to Queen’s Speech amendments and ministers go shy on shale
Three Labour MPs are seeking to add a ban on fracking to the Queen’s Speech.
Fylde Council calls for immediate local ban on “unsafe” fracking
The Conservative-led council in the area of Cuadrilla’s shale gas site has called on regulators to ban local fracking immediately on safety grounds.
PM warned about electoral risk of growing opposition to fracking
The prime minister has been warned that government support for fracking risks losing the Conservatives seats at the general election.
Scottish government confirms ‘no support for fracking’ but steps back from ban
As expected, the Scottish government has continued an indefinite moratorium on fracking and the unconventional oil and gas industry.
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