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Government set to reveal potential fracking sites

The government is expected to announce who has been granted a licence to frack in 139 parts of Britain.

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Government accused of 'sneaking through' fracking rules

The Government has been accused of "sneaking through" rules to allow fracking beneath national parks, world heritage sites and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The first set of new licences are set to be announced on Thursday.

But the move has been met with anger from campaigners, who claim the plans put the environment at risk.

ITV News Business Editor Joel Hills reports:

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