11/02/2009 - One in seven suffer reactions to hospital drugs

One in seven people admitted to hospital experience adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to medical treatment, new research claims. Researchers at the...

11/02/2009 - Gazprom to cut gas production

Russian energy major Gazprom is likely to cut production of natural gas while prices remain subdued. Analysts have forecast that the state-owned firm...

11/02/2009 - Venture completes North Sea appraisal

Venture Production has issued an update on the drilling of the 44/12a-3 appraisal well in the Cygnus gas field. Located in the Caister Murdoch System...

11/02/2009 - Foreign worker protests reignite

Protests against EU rules for foreign workers are set to continue today with demonstrations outside two power stations. The GMB and Unite unions are...

11/02/2009 - Dozens injured in icy weather crashes

At least 40 people hurt in two separate road accidents in Gloucestershire amid warnings of icy conditions on UK roads Dozens injured in icy weather...

10/02/2009 - Three million at risk of malnutrition

Three million people in the UK are living with the risk of malnutrition, a new report has claimed. The study, Combating Malnutrition: Recommendations...

10/02/2009 - Opec sidelines 35 new projects

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) has shelved 35 drilling projects in response to sliding oil prices, the cartel's...

10/02/2009 - Rescue attempts end after Brazil air crash

Rescue teams have stopped their search for survivors of a plane crash in Brazil, which left 24 people dead. Investigations have been launched into the...

10/02/2009 - Smokers more concerned about pets' health

Smokers are more likely to quit smoking for the sake of their pets' health than their own, research claims. A report published in Tobacco Control...

10/02/2009 - Flood warnings issued after heavy storms batter Britain

Britain has been hit by further extreme weather overnight with storms bringing heavy rain and snow to many parts of England and Wales. In some parts...

09/02/2009 - Baker Hughes: Rigs down 8%

The total number of international rigs in operation fell eight per cent over the course of January, new figures from Baker Hughes indicate. According...

09/02/2009 - Councils order salt in preparation for snow

Local authorities are awaiting delivery of salt to help treat roads ahead of the wintry weather forecasted this week.The Met Office expects snow and...

09/02/2009 - Women urged to spend time choosing contraception

Women spend up to five minutes choosing contraception, even though nearly half of them have suffered a pregnancy scare, new research claims. Figures...

09/02/2009 - Healthy teeth 'a wise investment'

Experts have advised that maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a sensible investment as it can help to reduce the cost of private dentistry in the...

09/02/2009 - Nissan cuts 20,000 jobs worldwide

Car manufacture Nissan has announced it will cut 20,000 jobs worldwide from April. It also said it would be cutting capital spending by 21 per cent in...