The Environment Agency (EA) has admitted mistakes in its official assessment of plans for gas drilling and fracking at Burniston in North Yorkshire, following widespread criticism.
Nine environmental campaign organisations have urged the government today to end planning policies that favour fossil fuels.
The group of MPs who will scrutinise the government on cutting emissions and securing energy is asking for advice on its work programme.
The new prime minister has said he will deliver on the promises in the 2019 Conservative election manifesto.
As ministers consider how to compensate people living near shale gas sites, a DrillOrDrop analysis of the UK’s only fracking community benefit fund raises questions about its value.
