Infrastructure

BBC Scotland reports that talks between Scottish Power and National Grid have stalled, raising prospect of plant being closed earlier than planned

Coalition moves to scrap several key opposition amendments to fracking regulations that it had previously been forced to accept

Institution of Civil Engineers publishes Manifesto for Infrastructure demanding action on flood defences, resource efficiency, and decarbonisation, as well as airports

New report reveals morale remains low amongst Defra staff, as department continues to face cuts

The government's modest efforts to tackle fuel poverty do not go nearly far enough. It is time to recognise tackling our cold homes makes economic and environmental sense

Watchdog grants environmental permits for Roseacre Wood site in Lancashire, as council says final planning decision will not come until April

New amendments to Infrastructure Bill seek to relax rules around methane emissions and could allow drilling beneath National Parks

An Infrastructure Commission is a step in the right direction, argues Matthew Spencer, but it won't be able to tackle issues like Heathrow and fracking without more public involvement

Environmental Protection Agency deals blow to tar sands pipeline plans as analysis suggests project would lead to "significant increase" in emissions

Guardian analysis reveals new rules agreed by government will make huge swath of protected areas off limits for shale gas exploration