Teenagers experimenting with e-cigarettes
New research has revealed that many teenagers are using e-cigarettes, despite having never smoked before...
Research published in BMC Public Health has revealed that one...
Health and the economy on the campaign agenda
Party leaders have made new pledges today based on employment, taxation and health as the battle for Downing Street gets underway...
On the campaign trail,...
Kingfisher announces 60 B&Q stores to close
The owner of DIY chain B&Q has announced plans to close 60 stores across the UK and Ireland...
Kingfisher has revealed 60 of its B&Q...
Plastic bag levy could help NI environment groups
Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Mark Durkan said he would use a carrier bag levy to offer funds to struggling environment groups...
Up to £1m could...
Lib Dems promise stronger Welsh economy
Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg has promised a stronger economy and a fairer society for Wales...
The Liberal Democrats...
Parents fail to notice child obesity
Researchers have warned that parents are failing to spot obesity in their children, leading to significant health consequences...
A study involving 2,976 UK families revealed...
Collaborative approach to waste would save £70m
According to a new report councils could save significant amounts of money if they work together to buy refuse trucks and wheelie bins...
The report,...
General Election: Parliament set to dissolve
Parliament is set to dissolve today, heralding the start of the election campaign for the next government...
All 650 MPs elected in 2010 will officially...
Watchdog investigating pension data sales
A new investigation has been launched following claims that pension data is being sold to fraudsters and cold-calling companies...
According to an investigation by the...
Letting agency fees rip off tenants
A new report from charity Citizens Advice has criticised letting agencies that rip off tenants with expensive fees...
Transparency alone will not solve the problem...
Rural transport receives £7.6m boost
The government has announced the winning bids for the Total Transport Pilot Fund, a scheme aimed at developing rural transport...
The Total Transport Pilot Fund...
Only 17 per cent of England’s rivers are in good health
Figures from the Environment Agency have revealed that only a handful of rivers and waterways across England remain free from pollution...
Environmentalists have described the...
Cameron and Miliband taken to task in debate
With six weeks until the General Election the debate season kicked-off last night with a showdown between TV political heavyweight Jeremy Paxman and the...
Hundreds of North Sea jobs to be cut
Oil companies Shell and Taqa have revealed plans to cut hundreds of jobs from operations in the North Sea...
Shell UK will cut 250 jobs...
Working together for cleaner air
Christian Friis Bach, Under Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe details the importance of renewing efforts...
Coventry taxi plant will create 1,000 jobs
A new taxi plant set to be built on the outskirts of Coventry will create up to 1,000 new jobs...
Plans have been revealed by...
Poverty impacts young adults in Scotland
A new report has revealed that young adults in Scotland are more likely to experience poverty than any other age group...
Research conducted by the...
Planning permission scrapped for click and collect
High street shops will be able to install 'click and collect' lockers without gaining planning permission under new government measures...
From the 15 April retailers...
The Biodiversity Duty for Public Authorities
Victoria Bankes Price, Planning Advisor at the Woodland Trust examines the Biodiversity Duty for Public Authorities and highlights how guidance is lacking in useful...
Electric van grant extended
The government has announced an extension of the electric van grant and an additional £4m to help refuel gas-powered trucks...
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has...
