Fracking

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

Sweeping energy support package set to be announced later today, as campaigners urge government to prioritise energy efficiency measures and renewables projects

Likely next Prime Minister talks up renewables and prepares to immediately embark on massive market intervention, despite recent attacks on ‘Gordon Brown economics’

The next Prime Minister looks set to approve new gas projects in the UK, but are they needed, will they make any difference to energy bills, and can they be made compatible with net zero goals?