Fracking

Other energy giants seem likely to follow in footsteps of Total, the first big oil company to invest in Britain's shale sector

BusinessGreen rounds up the reaction to the Prime Minister's plan to allow councils to keep all the business rates from fracking

As Total announces investment in UK fracking project, the government announces it is to increase incentives for councils that host shale gas developments

As reports suggest the government could increase payments to those impacted by fracking, Prime Minister pledges to "promote the benefits of shale gas" across Europe

But independent study also raises concerns over negative impacts on local communities and climate change efforts

Prime Minister writes to EU Commission President warning rules will undermine investment ahead of new shale gas consultation

Fracking company distances itself from founder's proposal to use boosted tax receipts for green investment, as Lord Deben touts energy security benefits of shale gas

Public Health England report confirms properly run and regulated shale gas projects should only pose a low risk to public health

Director General insists her position has not changed, as Santander shelves mortagage offer over shale gas concerns

Conservation charity denies U-turn on shale gas following controversial comments from director general Dame Helen Ghosh