Controversy: UK takes fresh look at shale gas to boost energy independence

Government cites Russian invasion of Ukraine as reason to revisit 2019 ban on shale exploration

Shale study: UK Business & Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng — Shale study: UK Business & Energy Secretary Kwasi KwartengPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

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Published 5 April 2022, 16:59Updated 6 April 2022, 14:16

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