Winds gusting as high as 70-80 mph, accompanied at times by heavy rain, are expected to make driving difficult across many parts of the country over the coming days, the Highways Agency advised today.

Britain's ground troops are to get a fleet of hi-tech new bomb disposal robots, under a £65M contract, Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson announced today.

The Met Office is forecasting spells of very stormy weather across much of the country as we head into the New Year, with gusts of 80 mph expected in the worst-affected areas.

Polar bear and zebra skins, a dwarf crocodile handbag, carved ivory and examples of smuggling devices used to bring drugs and counterfeit cigarettes into the UK will be on show at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) ...

Draws on recent research as well as existing initiatives policies and best practice across Scotland, the UK and further afield to highlight how local authorities can effectively control and manage illegal poster...

As the new year approaches, many people will be trying to give up smoking. Apart from the obvious health hazards, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) would like to suggest a few more reasons to stop:

Measures to help individuals tackle climate change and adopt greener lifestyles were today unveiled by the Government.

Second 'Better Care, better value' indicators show productivity gains across the NHS

Government regulations coming into effect on 1 January will see car owners entitled to "free take-back" of their old vehicles, known as End of Life Vehicles (ELVs).