08/08/2016
Residents affected by fracking could be paid some of the proceeds of shale gas projects, the government has suggested.
Residents affected by fracking could be paid some of the proceeds of shale gas projects, the government has suggested. A shale wealth fund was unveiled in 2014 to set aside up to 10% of the tax proceeds from fracking to benefit communities in the UK hosting wells. Elsewhere, Adam Peaty won gold and Jazz Carlin claimed a silver as Great Britain secured their first medals of the 2016 Olympics on day two in Rio. Adrian speaks to former coaches of both of the swimmers. Meanwhile, more than 125,000 Labour members not entitled to vote in the party's leadership contest could now be allowed to take part after a court ruling. And we're joined by the editor of Savvy Women, Sarah Pennells who takes calls on mortgages and other consumer issues.
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