GIVE CHILDREN THE BEST START: VACCINATE THIS NEW YEAR

LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We know parents want to do the best for their children and at Christmas, that might mean the latest gadget or toy they so desperately want. But it's also important to remember that one of the longest-lasting and potentially life-saving gifts you can give is free - protection against diseases they will most likely never have to experience. The UK is fortunate to have one of the best free childhood & teenage vacci...


HOW MEDICINES AFFECT GUT BACTERIA COULD INFORM SAFER, MORE EFFECTIVE USE

LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Someeveryday medicines - not just antibiotics - couldinfluencegut bacteria in ways that affect how other treatments work, according to a new review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)and University of Glasgow.The findingsopen upopportunities to better tailor treatments to individuals and improve how medicines are used together in real life. The review, published today (23December) i...


SUSPENDED PRISON SENTENCE FOR ROGUE WASTE OPERATOR

LONDON, Dec. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Environment Agency investigation brings prosecution * Defendant also ordered to do 60 hours of unpaid work At Sheffield Magistrates Court on 17 December 2025, Gary Saunders, of Spitalfields, Blyth, Worksop, Nottinghamshire was given a 17-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to do 60 hours unpaid work and to pay costs of £3,000 plus a £154 victim's surcharge. Saunders pl...


Dormant No More: Telecanor Global Launches AI-Powered QIS Platform, Signals Strategic Revival, Backed by Rs.152 Cr Land Bank near proposed Google AI Hub

India, Dec. 22 -- Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 22:Telecanor Global Ltd, a Hyderabad-based microcap company with a market capitalisation of approximately Rs.29 crore, announced a bold strategic revival on Friday, 19 december with the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform for Institutional investors in the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) market, a global segment valued at approximately USD 850 billions.The AI-led platform is designed to automate complex QIS ...


CONTENT IS KING: SIPPING CINEMA WITH SAMMIR I. PATEL

India, Dec. 22 -- MUMBAI: While Bollywood often worships at the altar of stardom, one filmmaker is placing a different bet: the irresistible, unshakable story. As his digital thriller-comedy Sansani (Bachelorette Party Gone Wild) revs up for premiere, writer-director-composer-producer Sammir I. Patel pulls back the curtain on a career built on theatre grit, trusted brotherhoods, and content that screams.The Origin Story"We ate, slept, and breathed theatre. That's where the multitasking madness w...


TAX MINISTER AND BINGO ASSOCIATION CELEBRATE SCRAPPING OF BINGO DUTY

LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Bingo clubs across Britain celebrate budget move to scrap tax on one of the nation's iconic games * Bingo Association hails scrapping of bingo duty as 'transformative' as Tax Minister Dan Tomlinson meets players at Buzz Bingo in Tooting * Around 250 British bingo clubs to be protected by new changes in April 2026 They visited Buzz Bingo Tooting during the Christmas bingo bonanza season following the Ch...


UK AND BELIZE WORK TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-LED FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A team from the UK's Marine Management Organisation (MMO), is working in close partnership with Belize Fisheries Department, Ministry of Blue Economy & Marine Conservation to engage with local fishers and gather feedback on their experiences with Managed Access Committees (MACs). MACs are part of the Managed Access Programme. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment by the UK and Belize to protect marine ...


NORTHUMBERLAND MAN SENTENCED FOR ILLEGAL WASTE DUMPING

LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Northumberland man who dumped waste illegally on rural land has been given a suspended jail sentence following an investigation by the Environment Agency. Dominic Allan, 30, of Old Swarland in Northumberland, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court for sentencing on Friday 19 December for two offences of operating an illegal waste site. He had previously pleaded guilty to the offences on 16 October. The cou...


TRA UPHOLDS RECOMMENDATION ON IMPORTS OF EXCAVATORS FROM CHINA

LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority has today (22 December 2025) published its final decision in the reconsideration of the recommendation to impose a new anti-dumping measure on imports of excavators from China. Reconsiderations are part of the process that parties can use to ask the TRA to look again at its decisions. You can read more about reconsiderations on the TRA's website. The TRA initiated this reconsiderati...


PM CALL WITH PRESIDENT JERí OF PERU: 22 DECEMBER 2025

LONDON, Dec. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Peru Jose Jerí today. The leaders discussed the depth of UK-Peru ties across trade, defence, security, education and renewable energy, and agreed to closer collaboration in these key areas. Trade reached £1.3 billion in 2024, boosted by the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, and both leaders committed to further strengthening trade and...