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May offers 'bribes' to those affected by fracking
The government is to offer 'bribes' of up to £20,000 for households to agree to fracking in their area and they are considering paying residents for housing estates on their doorstep too. Yesterday, prime minister Theresa May said she
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Why you shouldn't expect to see $100 oil again soon
Oil has had a great few weeks. Between the US dollar easing, and signs of slowing supply from US shale, it's enjoyed a massive rebound. But how far can the oil rally go? How the oil industry is changing The big 'game-changer' in
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Could fracking destroy the value of your home?
Fracking could slash tens of thousands of pounds off the value of your home. A survey of estate agents found that on average they expected it to take 10% off the value of properties. Some suggested it could destroy value by as much as 70%. The
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Four UK national parks labelled suitable sites for fracking
Lake District, Cumbria Most of the country's national parks are unsuitable for fracking because of their geology, a report has found. Scientists from Durham University's Department of Earth Sciences have reviewed existing data for each
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Protesters 'glued to Defra doors'
Anti-fracking protesters have super-glued themselves to the doors at the main entrance of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), campaigners have said. The campaigners from the Reclaim the Power camp at Blackpool say the
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Majority 'in favour of fracking'
Natural gas production from shale enjoys widespread backing across the country, with more than three times as many supporting production as opposing, according to a new survey. There is overwhelming support for reducing Britain's reliance
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Fracking to be carried out without permission of homeowner?
Ministers are reviewing laws to allow fracking to be carried out under homes without the permission of the owners, it has emerged. Trespass laws are being examined to pave the way for energy companies to explore for shale gas, according to the
