Fracking vote creates rebellious tremors in Commons
The government won by 326 to 230, with 40 Tory MPs abstaining from vote
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Tory-led councils renew their support on fracking ban despite government’s intentions
Bolton Council and Fylde Council have opposed the government plan to lift fracking restrictions…
Households could be handed £1,000 to consent to fracking in their area
The reported plan to pay local residents has been touted as a "cynical ploy likely to…
“Why, Liz, is fracking safe to continue?”
The Prime Minister has said that "if there is local consent we will go ahead" with…
Will King Charles block government’s fracking plan?
The Crown owns all mineral rights in England and Wales
Fracking ban will continue in Scotland
A Scottish Government minister has confirmed that there won't be change in Scotland's…
UK fracking ban lifted
The government has said this is a vital step to bolster the UK's energy security
UK launches review of latest science on fracking
The government said it would be guided by science on shale gas but in light of Russia's…
UK’s shale gas wells will not be shut down in summer
Cuadrilla has been given extra time to "evaluate options" for its fracking wells
Fracking firm Cuadrilla urges government to halt sealing of wells after Russian invasion
The company has been working towards plugging and abandoning two shale gas wells in Lancashire…
