Government frees up fracking rules despite 99 per cent opposition

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Scottish government accuses Whitehall of taking "gung-ho" approach to shale gas with new drilling regulations, but geothermal industry welcomes move

The government is pressing ahead with plans to allow shale gas companies to drill under people's homes without their consent despite 99 per cent of respondents opposing the consultation proposals. The...

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