Barclays-backed fracker Third Energy courts rivals for cash

A British shale gas company owned by Barclays is sounding out rivals about pumping cash into the business as it delays fracking at a controversial site in Yorkshire until later in the year.Sky News has learnt that Third Energy, which is awaiting the outcome of a review ordered by the Government into its financial strength, has in recent weeks approached a number of other industry players about a potential deal.The development underlines Third Energy's need for new investment as Barclays, which e