Politics
Government again ducks question on EL bureau timescale
Lord McKenzie, however, said it wished to explore this option "in weeks", "not months".
Insurance companies avoid Walker Review remuneration scrutiny
Walker proposals on pay and bonuses watered down
Pleural plaques discussed in parliament
Group of MPs call for the reinstatement of damages
Through the back door
UK insurers must prepare fully for the new road
Over two thirds back Government insurance plan
AA survey finds majority back plans to introduce offense of driving without insurance.
Ruling paves way for Katrina lawsuits against the US Army
Hurricane Katrina victims have been awarded damages in a lawsuit claiming a canal dredged by US Army engineers from New Orleans to the Gulf of Mexico destroyed a natural barrier to storm surge.
Councils gain more powers to manage floods
Flood and Water Management Bill published today
The appliance of science
With more than 17 000 pollution incidents in England and Wales in 2007, Dr Jon Burton looks at how clean-up costs can be cut by adopting innovative techniques.
Government outlines plans for financial reform
Proposals include new Statutory Council for Financial Stability and plans to strengthen the FSA.
Treasury concerned by "over-hasty" pace of financial regulation
Committee chairman John McFall describes EC plan as "recipe for a muddle".
Environment Agency to increase flood protection to 200 000 homes
Promise included in 2010-2015 corporate strategy.
BTA collapse may cost market up to $500m - sources
Collapse of Kazhakstan bank could cost the market losses of $500m, sources have told Reinsurance.
