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New UK PM Sunak commits to fracking ban – spokesman

New UK PM Sunak commits to fracking ban – spokesman

LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Fracking will be banned in England under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reversing a decision made by his predecessor Liz Truss, as the new British leader…

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EXPLAINER – Dash for gas – why fracking is back on Britain’s agenda

EXPLAINER – Dash for gas – why fracking is back on Britain’s agenda

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain has formally lifted a moratorium on fracking for shale gas in England that has been in place since 2019, saying strengthening the country's energy supply was…

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UPDATED: Britain lifts ban on shale gas fracking in push for energy independence

UPDATED: Britain lifts ban on shale gas fracking in push for energy independence

LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Britain on Thursday formally lifted a moratorium on fracking for shale gas that has been in place since 2019, saying strengthening the country's energy supply…

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UPDATED: Britain borrows big again to ease energy shock

UPDATED: Britain borrows big again to ease energy shock

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Britain's new leader Liz Truss capped soaring consumer power bills for two years on Thursday in a package to limit the economic shock of war…

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Fracking banned in England over earthquake fears

Fracking banned in England over earthquake fears

Fracking in England has been banned after new research raised fresh fears over the risk of earthquakes. The decision comes after a report by the Oil and Gas Authority found…

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Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 6 May 2026

Updated 1230 Malta Among Europe’s Most Affordable for Electricity, Eurostat Finds: Malta recorded...

CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew

French shipping giant CMA CGM reported that its vessel San Antonio was attacked while passing throug...

Sweden announces new spy agency in rethink prompted by war in Ukraine

Sweden has announced plans to establish a new foreign intelligence agency as part of a broader secur...

US–Iran Ceasefire Under Strain as Tensions Persist in Strait of Hormuz

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears increasingly uncertain, as fresh inci...

Trump takes fresh potshots at Pope Leo as Rubio prepares for Vatican meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Va...

UK sanctions people, entities for recruiting migrants to fight for Russia against Ukraine

Britain unveiled sanctions against 35 people and entities it said were involved in recruiting vulne...

Britain explores legal options to prosecute suspect in McCann disappearance

British police are seeking to bring a German suspect to trial in the disappearance of Madeleine McCa...

Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House

Secret Service officers shot a man during an exchange of gunfire Monday near the White House in an i...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 5 May 2026

Updated 1230 Court Backs Pro-Rata Billing Method in ARMS Electricity Tariff Case: Malta’s Civil C...

Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has insisted he will maintain close ties with Washington despite pl...