Cumbria coal mine

Ministers pull out of three-day hearing where they were due to defend planning approval of controversial project, as speculation mounts over plan to halt new oil and gas licenses

Supreme Court ruling could have major implications for planned new fossil fuel project in the UK, including controversial Cumbria coal mine

The decision to close Port Talbot's blast furnance should deal another blow to the case for new coal mining in the UK, but te controversial plans continue to advance

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary insists government remains 'resolutely committed' to net zero but that it cannot ‘risk sacrificing the whole climate agenda’ by moving too quickly

Friends of the Earth and South Lakes Action for Climate Change allege government's decision to approve mine in December was illegal

Move comes alongside reports EDF is looking to extend operation of two UK nuclear power plants until 2026 in response to energy security concerns

Campaign group has formally filed its application in the High Court to challenge the government’s decision to grant planning permission for a new coal mine in Cumbria

Legal action to be launched against government's controversial decision to green light plans for a new coking coal mine in Cumbria

Government faces mounting pressure to reverse controversial decision to approve UK's first new coal mine in decades

Latest evidence of support for onshore renewables development comes as government faces further splits over controversial coal mine planning decision