Initial trials suggest millions of pounds could be saved by using "nudge" theories to encourage people to pay taxes and fines, UK officials say.

Referendum on Independence Now that we know that a referendum will definitely be held on Scottish independence, I am committed to working with the Scottish Government to ensure we have one that is fair, legal and decisive. A few weeks ago I launched a consultation to seek views on how we could achieve this and

Ministers say they plan to open up the licensing process for arms exports to more public scrutiny, saying it must be seen to be "working properly".

New figures from a Freedom of Information request by the BBC raise fresh doubts over the effectiveness of the hunting ban.

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

Following the Hakim Berkani Employment Tribunal case where the judge stated that parking firm NSL operated a "clandestine quota system", and BBC reports suggesting that NSL, working for Kensington and Chelsea Council, set its wardens minimum ticket quotas, which is illegal, Labour Opposition Councillors have: * Called for a scrutiny of the role of the Council and NSL in this scandal. * Asked why H...

Supporting treaty change in return for revision of Working Time Directive would be a strategic mistake for Cameron<BR>

UK needs to look at radical options to fix EU working time rules

Perhaps contrary to expectations, the largest demographic for buying country music is working class women, and right from the 1950s Country more than any other genre of popular music has allowed women an assertive and positive role. This has included a tradition of surprisingly robust almost vigilante responses to domestic violence, even the gorgeous but

The "Pret Effect" term came after London Mayor Boris Johnson wondered aloud why there were never any British people working for the sandwich chain.