Fracking

Opening of parliament confirms government plans to boost fracking, charge for plastic bags, and deliver zero-carbon homes

Campaigners erect fence around the Prime Minister's country residence and declare: 'We apologise for any inconvenience we may cause while we frack under your home'

Caroline Lucas warns new infrastructure and competitiveness Bill would undermine efforts to tackle climate change and counter public opinion of shale gas

Former Beatle among those backing new campaign calling for a moratorium on UK fracking while the risks associated with shale gas exploration are re-assessed

Company wants to drill four new exploratory wells at Preston New Road site to extract gas from shale rock

Government set to allow drilling under homes without permission as it strives to access estimated 4.4 billion barrels of oil under southern counties

Controversial company confirms it will submit applications to drill four exploration wells in Lancashire in the coming weeks

Support for controversial process of extracting shale gas in the UK dips for third consecutive time

Flint: "There are no technical or safety barriers to delivering green gas which cannot be overcome"

"I agree entirely that what this country would benefit from is a long-term consensus on energy efficiency - But I cannot sign up to a consensus of mediocrity"