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Review commissioned into latest science on fracking as energy debate intensifies
The Government has commissioned a review of the latest scientific evidence on fracking, as the debate over UK energy supplies intensifies.
UK’s only shale wells to be abandoned in end to fracking controversy
The UK's only two shale wells are to be abandoned, ending more than a decade of controversy over fracking in this country.
Fracking is over for the time being, says business minister
Business minister Kwasi Kwarteng has said fracking "for the time being is over" in the UK.
Cuadrilla to ‘address concerns’ over tremors so fracking work can resume
Energy company Cuadrilla has said it will work to "address concerns" over fracking so that the moratorium announced by the Government can be lifted.
UK Government halts fracking over earthquake fears
Controversial fracking will no longer be allowed because of new scientific analysis, the UK Government has said.
Cuadrilla plans ‘goodwill payments’ to locals after quake at fracking site
The UK's only fracker Cuadrilla has revealed it will make small "goodwill payments" to locals who claim their homes were damaged by a violent tremor caused by the company's Lancashire drilling site.
Slow progress on creating UK fracking industry, report finds
The Government's plan to establish the UK shale gas industry through the controversial process of fracking is taking longer than expected, a new report has said.
OGA orders Cuadrilla to shut down Lancashire fracking site due to seismic event
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) is understood to have ordered a suspension of work at Cuadrilla's Lancashire fracking site over concerns surrounding a recent large-scale seismic event.
Tremor measuring 2.1 on Richter scale recorded at UK fracking site
A tremor measuring 2.1 on the Richter scale has been recorded at the UK's only active fracking site - the largest ever detected at the facility.
Tremor halts fracking at UK’s only active site
Fracking has been stopped at the UK's only shale gas exploration site after a tremor, according to an energy firm.
UK fracking potential lower than previously thought, study says
The potential to extract shale gas from fracking in the UK could be significantly lower than previously thought, a study suggests.
Corbyn snubs boss of fracking firm Cuadrilla
Jeremy Corbyn has snubbed the boss of fracking firm Cuadrilla, meeting protesters instead at the gates of a shale gas exploration site and promising them his party would ban the practice.
Cuadrilla urge Corbyn to visit fracking site
Jeremy Corbyn has been invited to visit a shale gas exploration site rather than just meet anti-fracking protesters outside the gate.
Fracking campaigners guilty of contempt of court
Three fracking campaigners were found guilty today of being in contempt of court after they breached an injunction at the Cuadrilla Preston New Road site.
Cuadrilla CEO describes climate report as ‘creative carbon accounting’
Francis Egan, CEO of fracking firm Cuadrilla, has said the UK government’s new report on climate change “smacks of creative carbon accounting”.
Cuadrilla loses appeal to drill second Lancashire fracking site
Cuadrilla has lost an appeal to drill a second fracking site in Lancashire.
Opposition to fracking rising amid concern about earthquakes
Opposition to fracking has risen with more than a third of people against the process, a Government survey suggests.
Fracking regulation to remain ‘unaltered’ despite tremors, ministers say
Ministers have "no intention of altering" regulations on tremors caused by fracking which have repeatedly halted work in Lancashire, it has emerged.
Climate group accuses Environmental Agency of failure over fracking report
Friends of the Earth claimed the Environment Agency (EA) failed to consider techniques which could reduce the environmental impact of fracking at the energy firm's site in Little Plumpton, Lancashire.
Campaigners in High Court legal challenge over fracking
Environmental campaigners are set to bring the latest legal challenge over fracking at the High Court.
Further ‘series’ of Blackpool seismic events near fracking site
Fracking firm Cuadrilla has announced a further "series" of micro seismic events in Blackpool, near its Lancashire Preston New Road site.
Seismic events in Blackpool following Cuadrilla fracking
A 1.5ML (local magnitude) tremor has been recorded in Blackpool following fracking at Cuadrilla’s nearby gas exploration site.
Campaigners criticise government over process at fracking site
Campaigners have criticised the Government for failing to consider measures which they claim could reduce the environmental impact of fracking at Cuadrilla's controversial Preston New Road site.
Scot Gov look to fortify fracking policy with fresh consultation
The Scottish Government confirmed last night it was looking to fortify its fracking policy with a fresh public consultation on the practice.