The Latest Breaking News from Fracking

The top Tory demanded a 'course correction, a reset', refused three times to rule out voting against Liz Truss, and warned it will be 'very, very, very difficult' to cut benefits for the poor and tax for the rich

Firms like Cuadrilla could be asked to show they have local consent for causing earthquakes – but residents sceptical they would be impartial

Memorable points from prime minister’s morning round of interviews at a glance

Ms Truss spoke publicly for the first time since the mini-budget sparked economic chaos

"No wonder she went into hiding. Astonishingly bad interview"

PRIME Minister Liz Truss could not even say where the fracking she has legalised is to take place in a series of car crash interviews…

The Prime Minister attempted to address concerns surrounding her mini budget in the House of Commons last week.

Prime minister says she will not rule out fracking in Lancashire, where the council is opposed

The UK government has lifted a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) in England. In his statement, new business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg argued that it was in the national interest for local communities to tolerate “a higher degree of risk and disturbance” given the current energy crisis.