01/12/2008 - Green groups welcome 42% emissions target

Environmental groups have reacted positively to Adair Turner's recommendation that Britain aim for 42 per cent emissions cuts on 1990 levels by 2020....

01/12/2008 - Total completes positive appraisal in Moho-Bilondo

French energy major Total has announced the completion of a positive appraisal in the Moho-Bilondo license off the coast of the Republic of Congo. The...

01/12/2008 - Aramco suspends Dammam development

Saudi Arabian oil major Aramco has halted a $1 billion development project for the Dammam field, sources known to Reuters have claimed. Industry...

28/11/2008 - Screening 'halves number of Down's syndrome babies'

Initial results from a national screening strategy in Denmark have seen the number of children being born with Down's syndrome halved. The strategy,...

28/11/2008 - Fewer people seeing NHS dentists

The number of people who have visited an NHS dentist has fallen to under 27 million in the last two years, with many seeking private dentistry or...

28/11/2008 - Nestle to research nutritional needs of athletes

The global consumer product manufacturer Nestle has announced that it will be launching a research programme into the nutritional needs of athletes....

28/11/2008 - Mumbai clashes continue as British victim named

The Indian army is continuing to battle with gunmen thought to be holding dozens of hostages in Mumbai after yesterday's unprecedented terrorist...

28/11/2008 - Nuclear deterrence 'no longer an option'

Britain must use its status as a permanent member of the UN security council to push for greater progress on nuclear non-proliferation, former Nato...

28/11/2008 - Army interpreter jailed for spying

An army interpreter who worked for Britain's top general in Afghanistan has been jailed for ten years after being found guilty of spying for Iran....

28/11/2008 - Cost of low carbon energy 'set to fall'

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find that it is becoming far easier for them to be environmentally friendly. Talking at a Royal Society...

27/11/2008 - Survey reveals festive cosmetic surgery demand

One in five women want to receive breast implants for Christmas, a new survey suggests. Research by Transform Cosmetic Surgery found that many females...

27/11/2008 - Ministers to meet for Med Stream discussions

Ministers from Turkey, India and Israel will meet next month to discuss proposals to connect Turkey and Israel via a pipeline running through the...

27/11/2008 - Shell and BP to enter bidding war?

Following two days of strong performances on the stock markets, speculation is growing that Royal Dutch Shell and BP could enter a bidding war over...

27/11/2008 - Nitric oxide link to Alzheimer's

A new connection between neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and nitric oxide (NO) has been established by UK scientists. Researchers from...

27/11/2008 - Treatment during pregnancy could prevent Down's symptoms

Women who know their unborn children have Down's syndrome may be able to receive treatment which will prevent some symptoms before giving birth,...