Fracking

New PM signals return to commitments in 2019 Conservative manifesto including on fracking, green farming subsidy reform, and nature protection, but remains tight-lipped on onshore wind

COP26 President also argues ramping up clean energy investment and insulating homes should be top priorities for Rishi Sunak as Britain's new Prime Minister

Ministers accused of 'pushing MPs to avoid scrutiny of them breaking the Conservatives' own manifesto pledge'

Government defeats Labour attempt to block fracking in the UK, but sizeable rebellion and major concessions deal further blow to Prime Minister's dwindling authority

Opposition party urges Tory MPs to vote with its motion, which could lead to a ban on fracking 'once and for all'

Proposals to block solar farms, revive fracking, and roll back planning rules are further fuelling the impression the government really is engaged in an 'attack on nature'

Over three quarters say they would be 'proud' of voting for a party that takes action to boost renewables

Plans to lift ban on fracking and curtain legacy EU environmental laws and regulations announced today risk backlash from some of the government's own MPs

Government aims to revive fracking and confirms fresh oil and gas licensing round, arguing it is 'appropriate to pursue all means for increasing UK oil and gas production'

Green businesses are understandably worried about the new government, but there are good reasons to think the net zero transition can continue to accelerate