The Latest Breaking News from Fracking

The energy boss is committed to nuclear and renewable power, would hand over a chunk of profits to help with the winter crisis – but is not afraid of the ‘f’ word (fracking)

Ever since climate change appeared on the political agenda, there has been general agreement on the need for a robust response. While the implementation of climate policy has lagged over the past decade, that basic consensus has held. Liz Truss’s new government puts that under serious strain.

Mark Drakeford said fracking plans are a 'contradiction of the climate crisis'

Protesters previously spent 1,000 days outside the Cuadrilla fracking site in Little Plumpton, near Blackpool.=

Protesters previously spent 1,000 days outside the Cuadrilla fracking site in Little Plumpton, near Blackpool.

The Ineos founder, one of Britain’s richest men, wants to drill for shale gas after Liz Truss backs home-grown energy

Change in policy could see domestic shale gas production begin in as little as six months - in areas where there is local support

Liz Truss announced a new scheme to help ease the cost-of-living crisis

Here's everything you need to know about the government's energy support scheme