The Latest Breaking News from Fracking

Downing Street hinted that the new Prime Minister could tear up a 2019 Tory manifesto commitment to prohibit shale gas extraction as the Government scrambles to help households with spiralling bills

Human rights and fracking law reforms plus raft of measures to tackle the energy crisis are on the cards

With only days left until the winner of the Tory leadership race is announced, Ms Truss remains the overwhelming favourite to succeed Boris Johnson.

With only days left until the winner of the Tory leadership race is announced, Ms Truss remains the overwhelming favourite to succeed Boris Johnson.

Controversial technology ‘not a panacea’, PM warns his successor

Outgoing leader hails £700m funding for Sizewell C nuclear plant in penultimate speech

The Foreign Secretary has offered strong indications that she would lift the ban on fracking if she becomes PM next week.

A company has revealed plans to mine sand in the Northern Territory. It is also exploring for silica sand, which it says could be sold to Asian countries for solar panel production.

South Africa is extremely water scarce, and water supply will become more challenging in the future. The population and economy are growing, increasing demand. Rainfall is variable and more extreme and prolonged droughts are expected because of climate change. More than 80% of South Africa’s available surface water resources are…