Fracking

Politicians, business executives, and campaigners react to the news that Lancashire county council has rejected Cuadrilla's application to frack in the county

Anti-fracking campaigners visibly delighted as councillors reject Cuadrilla's application to drill for shale gas at Preston New Road

BREAKING: Planning committee rejects Roseacre Wood application over traffic increase fears

Councillors defer decision on Cuadrilla's bid to undertake hydraulic fracturing for shale gas at Preston New Road, saying they need to seek further legal advice

The effects of climate change are causing significant negative effects on health and need to be addressed, report argues

Information Commissioner says Defra "incorrectly withheld the information" from last year's paper on the impact of fracking

Taking PMQs for the first time, Chancellor reiterates UK hopes for an ambitious Paris agreement but insists UK fracking should proceed

Council officers recommend Preston New Road be approved, but argue second site at Roseacre Wood should be blocked

Green Party says plans to scrap local consultations for test drilling are 'reckless'

Union inks deal with UK Onshore Oil and Gas in bid to create jobs and uphold standards across the nascent industry