The ban on fracking will be lifted by the Government as it seeks to bolster UK energy security. The decision, which applies to England only, means the controversial method of extracting gas and oil from under the ground will once more be legal.
What is fracking?
Fracking is a process where water, sand and chemicals are blasted deep underground to release the oil or gas trapped within the rocks. Opponents say it is bad for the environment and known to cause seismic shocks.
