The UK Treasury has taken steps to boost the stagnating housing market by rising the threshold for stamp duty to GBP175,000. But what other challenges face first-time buyers?

A look at plans for the widespread use of biometric readers such as thumbprint scanners by car hire companies within the UK.

The speed limit in the UK varies depending on the type of road your are driving on. But how were these limits arrived at and what has their impact been on reducing accidents.

Not for the first time, tuning in to the morning news revealed details of another gunman in the US taking to the streets and ending the lives of innocent people. Gun crime in the US continues to occur with distressing regularity, yet the availability and freedom with which individuals can purchase firearms remains an issue that needs focused attention.

A look at whether the current economic crisis is all it's cracked up to be or is it just a lot of hype by the media. This article looks at how life goes on regardless.

Not until recently have some pepper sprays improved their effectiveness by increasing the active ingredient, OC, by 10% and by formulating a mixture of pepper and tear gas, even adding UV dye to their contents. However, the biggest jump in chemical spray technology is its methods of delivery.

This article looks at the recent news with mortgage rates and current issues with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

A look at the history and development of the Stansted site and what will happen in the future when BAA's ownership is called into question.

A look at the history of Heathrow airport and why car hire services, shops, restaurants have and will be instrumental in the site's past and future development.

A look at the latest crazy health and safety rulings that hold people back from doing the everyday jobs that they love for fear of a compensation claim.