The existing consumer protection mechanism in the UK is incoherent and fragmented, an MPs’ panel has warned.

The Government Equalities Office on Wednesday said it is committed to develop a fairer and more flexible labor market that draws on the talents of all to build a stronger economy as part of the country's growth agenda.

Just two days after the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on March 11, U.K officials reportedly contacted energy companies warning that they could not allow the disaster to dent public support for nuclear power.

Read here the full text of Chancellor George Osborne's Budget speech to the House of Commons.

Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, will be outlining £89 billion in government cuts in the Comprehensive Spending Review, following his Emergency Budget in June. Follow our coverage here to find out what's being cut and what's not.

The Office of Fair Trading has welcomed the news from the Coalition government that it is to be merged with the Competition Commission.

On Monday 24 May, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne announced "wasteful spending" cuts of £6.2 billion of which £5.7 billion will go to reducing the UK's current deficit of £156 billion. Around £500 million, apparently a concession to the Lib Dems, is to be reinvested in further education, apprenticeships and social housing.