Centrica has acquired a 25 per cent interest in the Bowland exploration licence in Lancashire from Cuadrilla Resources and AJ Lucas for £40m.
Thousands of jobs could be created following confirmation that 10 per cent of all jet fuel in flights taking off from Britain will come from sustainable sources by 2030.
Inmarsat has agreed a contract with Boeing for the delivery of three Ka-band satellites for an undisclosed fee.
