The government is promising to put in place measures to protect the future funding of physics and astronomy in the UK.

The UK’s top scientific advisory body urges ministers to maintain science spending to compete with other nations’ research.

Eco-towns earmarked for government cash

The UK government’s chief scientist says his confidence in climate science is unshaken, but calls for more openness.

The government needs firm waste targets for businesses and food waste recycling for homes, say MPs.

The sea around Lundy Island becomes the first marine site in England to be protected by new government powers.

A government scheme that gives households in England £400 off the cost of a new boiler has been launched.

Scientists and campaigners raise questions about how the UK government plans to engage with scientific advisers.

Britain is to follow other major nations and set up a dedicated government agency to direct its policy on space.

Energy suppliers will be responsible for installing smart meters in all homes in the UK by 2020, under government plans.