Plans to introduce a kerbside recycling scheme in Guernsey are not viable because the high costs would outweigh the results, it is revealed.

Government figures show the costs of the Climate Change Bill could far outweigh the benefits, a senior MP argues.

When a new Bond film comes out, it is invariably to a frenzy of positive press coverage far outweighing that given to any other mere action flick. But is it okay to hate James Bond?

UK interest rates are held at 5% by the Bank of England, as inflation worries outweigh concerns over slowing growth.

Two hospitals receive 10 times as many letters of thanks as complaints over a six-month period.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls another 1.8% as credit market worries outweighed strong retail data.

US manufacturing and commercial property showed growth despite June and July's housing slump, the Fed says.

Older people who take aspirin to reduce their risk of stroke may be doing more harm than good, a UK study suggests.

The number of babies born in Scotland was higher than the number of deaths for the first time in 12 years, figures show.

Associated British Foods sees a dip in annual profits as higher costs outweigh stronger clothing sales at its Primark subsidiary.

Researchers say the benefits of eating fish outweigh any potential risks from pollutants.

Aldershot boss Terry Brown admits that points outweigh the performance after his side win 2-1 at Grays

Dorothy Parker, the editor of BBC's Frontline Scotland, writes about the programme's investigation into Glasgow's bid for a super-casino.

Health check-up firms say the benefits of their products far outweigh any concerns over accuracy and mis-diagnosis.

BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell asks whether the economic arguments for wine reform outweigh all other considerations.

BBC Europe editor Mark Mardell asks whether the economic arguments for wine reform outweigh all other considerations.

The cost of IVF treatment is outweighed by the economic contribution the resulting child can make, experts report.

Campaigners say "smart meters" are vital in the battle to save energy, but do the benefits outweigh the costs?

The positive effects of deploying extra troops to Afghanistan will "far outweigh the dangers", John Reid says.

Any heart gains from drinking alcohol in moderation are likely outweighed by the harms, say researchers.