ABI: Investment in flood defences must be a Government priority

The ABI warned today that as climate change increases flood risk, the coalition Government must make investment in flood defences a priority despite the squeeze on spending.


RSPCA: Consumers have the power to save pigs bacon

A survey by YouGov* for the RSPCA has found more than six out of 10 (64 per cent) shoppers who bought ham, sausages, bacon or pork in the last six months want to choose higher welfare products like Freedom Food or free range.

BSA: Gross lending at mutuals up 19% in June

Gross mortgage lending by mutuals was £1,798 million in June, 19% greater than the £1,507 million in May, and 34% higher than the average of £1,345 million over the previous five months.

Rio Tinto and Chinalco subsidiary Chalco sign binding agreement for Simandou iron ore project joint venture

Rio Tinto and Chalco today signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) covering the development and operation of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.

Dr Hadwen Trust: Experiments using Genetically Modified Animals Increase

Statistics released by the Home Office (Tuesday, 27 July 2010) show that the number of genetically modified animals used in experiments has increased by 10%.

BHA responds to Michael Gove's comments on religious free schools

'Extremist groups' will not be allowed to run free schools, the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove MP has said today.

NUT/NASUWT comment on Jersey Agreement

Following detailed negotiations between the States Employment Board and representatives from the NUT and NASUWT teachers' unions.

BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products

BUAV welcomes Minister's announcement to end animal testing for household products and reduce the use of animals in research.

ABI: The sun is out and so are the thieves

As much of Britain enjoys a hot, dry summer, the ABI warns householders that thieves also enjoy the sun.

ESRC: A leap forward in addiction awareness and control

A study by a team of researchers at Bangor University has designed and tested two programmes that help problem drinkers curb their alcohol abuse.

CIOB Supports tCn: the Construction Network

As social media use continues to rapidly expand within the construction sector the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) announces its support of the Construction Network (tCn).

Animal testing statistics

Statistics released today by the Home Office (Tuesday, 27 July 2010) show that the UK's animal experiments have dropped by 1% - remaining at just over 3.6 million experiments.


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