Co-author of study says UK must impose better environmental regulation than US if it pursues shale gas extraction
Prime Minister touts clean energy, shale gas and HS2 projects to help boost economy in North of England
Crown Prosecution Service charges MP over Balcombe shale oil protests
"The continued use of gas is perfectly consistent with our carbon budgets over the next couple of decades"
Energy and Climate Change Secretary argues 'significant' shale gas production would force steeper carbon cuts on other sectors
Ken Cronin, chief executive of the UK Onshore Operators Group, makes case for domestic shale gas as a key component in the UK's low carbon transition
Campaigners set up mock-drilling rig outside Preston chambers in bid to persuade councillors to reject further shale gas operations
Greenpeace says renewed application offers local authority the chance to revisit its decision to approve exploration in the area
Officials meet industry representative 19 times in less than 10 months to discuss 'generous' tax regime
Fresh details emerge of controversial government report into the economic impact of energy infrastructure