New research, published today by the Department for EnvironmentFood and Rural Affairs (Defra), shows that the arrival of children andretirement can be motivators for pro-environmental behaviour change.

A pioneering new Government motorcycle helmet safety rating schemewhich could save the lives of 50 riders a year was officially launched today byRoad Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.

The launch today of a consultation on the expansion of HeathrowAirport, which it is widely thought will result in the decision to build athird runway, displays a schizophrenic attitude to climate change according tothe Environmental Transport Association.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has announced aline-up of heavy weight speakers for its 30th conference and exhibition to beheld in Glasgow between 30 April and 2 May.

Med Hughes, Chief Constable of SouthYorkshire is due in court today (21^st November) accused of speeding at 90mph in a 60mphzone.

The value of used vehicles being sold at auction by businesses could, quite literally, be wasting away, according to BCA (British Car Auctions), the UK’s leading vehicle auction company.  The company has issued a warning to commercial vehicle sellers to be extra-vigilant over the growing issue of waste being left in commercial vehicles.
 

Life expectancy is at the highest level ever, deaths from cancer,
heart disease and stroke are falling, and infant mortality is at its
lowest level ever according to the Health Profile of England 2007,
published by the Department of Health.

This year's Health Profile shows ongoing improvements such as:

* Increasing life expectancy, now at its highest ever level

* Mortality rates from cancers and circulatory diseases are declining

* Infant mortality has reduced and is now at its lowest ever level

Stronger powers to help tackle Healthcare Associated Infections

A tough new regulator for health and adult social care services will
ensure good quality and safe care for the public, Secretary of State
for Health Alan Johnson said today.

The Care Quality Commission will have a key role in tackling and
preventing Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs), strengthening
the current system of regulation. They will have the power to carry
out annual infection control inspections, increase the frequency of

Women drivers are more likely to take advice from the Highways Agency
and the Met Office and less likely to get caught out by the weather,
according to newly published research.

A survey of nearly 1,300 road users by the Highways Agency showed
that women were less likely than men to make a journey by car after
hearing a severe weather warning.  Only 44% of women said they would
continue, compared with 62% of men. The survey also highlighted age
differentials - only 40% of respondents over 65 would continue their

Women drivers are more likely to take advice from the Highways Agency
and the Met Office and less likely to get caught out by the weather,
according to newly published research.

A survey of nearly 1,300 road users by the Highways Agency showed
that women were less likely than men to make a journey by car after
hearing a severe weather warning.  Only 44% of women said they would
continue, compared with 62% of men. The survey also highlighted age
differentials - only 40% of respondents over 65 would continue their