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The UK population is likely to top 70 million within the next 15 years.

The UK population is projected to increase by 9.6 million over the next 25 years, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The ONS predicts that the number of people in the country will rise from the estimated 63.7 million calculated in mid-2012 to 73.3 million in mid-2037...

The CBI is today publishing the business vision for a reformed EU, after an in-depth study of the UK’s global future. As emerging markets become increasingly dominant, the CBI argues the UK must maximise openness to global trade - and the best way of achieving this is as part of a reformed EU.

Working with global and domestic businesses of all sizes across the country, the CBI has...

Fire chiefs have urged the public to postpone any plans for domestic firework displays or bonfires as firefighters prepare to walk out this evening in a strike over pension and retirement ages.

Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are staging a four and a half hour strike on Friday 1 November between the hours of 6.30 and 11pm, and further two hour action on Monday (4 November)...

Reforms to make the energy market competitive and work in the public interest unveiled as part of the Annual Energy Statement 2013

Consumers will find it easier to switch and get the best deal, forcing energy companies to compete much more actively for their custom, according to the Government.

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey announced the reforms on...