LONDON, Jan. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today,2January 2026, approvedzapomeran(Kostaive) mRNA COVID-19vaccine, for the immunisation of individuals aged 18 years of age and older. Zapomeranis given as a single 0.5 mL booster dose by injection into the muscle of the upper arm. Itcontainsa self-amplifying messenger RNA (sa-mRNA) which instructs the body's cells to temporarily make the SARS...
LONDON, Jan. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Enforcing standards and "embedding a culture of safety" among ports and marine facilities is the drive behind a newly launched compliance exercise. The Ports and Marine Facilities Safety Code (PMSC) is the foundation of safe and efficient maritime operations across the UK. From large commercial ports to local harbours, the Code provides a framework that ensures the safety of people, vessels, cargo, and the enviro...
LONDON, Jan. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Richard Turfitt has served as Traffic Commissioner for the East of England since May 2008 and as Senior Traffic Commissioner between June 2017 and May 2025. He is also currently Acting Traffic Commissioner for Scotland. During his distinguished career so far, Richard has overseen the regulation of goods vehicle and public service vehicle operators, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance across the indust...
LONDON, Jan. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Cabbies and small taxi companies to benefit as online minicab firms stopped from using niche scheme to avoid paying tax. * Reform announced at Budget ensures everyday cabbies can compete fairly. * Closure to bring in £700 million a year to help cut waiting lists, cut debt andborrowing, and cut the cost of living. As announced at the Budget by the Chancellor, private hire vehicle operators in London will no...