16/12/2008 - Government project management 'one of worst seen'

The government is being lambasted for "stupendous incompetence" today following a catastrophic Department of Transport (DfT) project. The DfT shared...

16/12/2008 - UK soldier killed in Afghanistan

A British soldier killed in Afghanistan yesterday is expected to be named by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) later today. The soldier from 29 Commando...

16/12/2008 - MRSA focus 'helping other infections'

The government needs to adopt a more "systematic" approach towards healthcare-associated infections, the head of pressure group MRSA Action has said....

16/12/2008 - January energy bill to be £250 higher

Brits are being warned this January's gas and electricity bill could be as much as £250 higher than a year ago.Over 2008 energy prices have risen by...

16/12/2008 - ExxonMobil commits $1bn to cleaner diesel

ExxonMobil has allocated $1 billion for the development of refinery facilities which will enable the production of cleaner burning diesel. The group...

15/12/2008 - Palm oil surge could boost biodiesel production

A surge in the price of Malaysian palm oil futures could see an increase in biodiesel production. Recent rises in the price of crude based on the...

15/12/2008 - Ending cancer spread 'within reach'

Scientists have identified an enzyme which they believe is responsible for the spread of cancer around the body. Research by a team at Barts and the...

15/12/2008 - Hilary Benn 'doubtful' on Heathrow expansion

Environment secretary Hilary Benn has expressed doubts over the expansion of Heathrow airport.In an interview with the Sunday Times, the cabinet...

15/12/2008 - Compensation for injured troops doubled

Compensation payments for troops who sustain serious injuries on active service have been doubled from £285,000 to £570,000. The Ministry of Defence...

15/12/2008 - Afghanistan cost 'up to £2.3bn'

The Ministry of Defence has revealed it expects the cost of operations in Afghanistan to increase by 54.1 per cent next year. A Commons report...

11/12/2008 - Shell completes refinery sale

Shell has completed the sale of a Dominican refinery as part of an ongoing asset management campaign. The company's 50 per cent stake in the Refineria...

11/12/2008 - StatoilHydro closes Peregrino deal

StatoilHydro has announced the closure of the Peregrino acquisition and has now taken full control of the project, which is located off the coast of...

11/12/2008 - Heart attack danger for mums who live with parents

Mothers who live with either their or their partner's parents are at a threefold risk of heart disease, research shows. A 14-year study conducted in...

11/12/2008 - One in three adults obese by London 2012

One in three adults in England will be obese within four years, placing considerable strain on the NHS, latest projections show. Researchers from...

11/12/2008 - UK troops to leave Iraq by next June

All but several hundred of the British troops stationed in Iraq will have withdrawn by next June, defence sources have said. Just 4,100 of the 45,000...