Decisions of the Petitions Committee 3 November 2026

U.K., Nov. 5 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: On 3 November 2026 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response and public petitions that had received a Government observation. Petitions with over 100,000 signatures 1. End the mandatory fortification of white flour with folic acid immediately The Committee agreed to debate this peti...


'Britain cannot afford to drift': MPs demand action on dangerous dependence on Chinese critical minerals

U.K., Nov. 5 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Sixteen years after China first weaponised its dominance of rare earth elements, Britain remains dangerously exposed to economic coercion, warns the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee in a report published today. Read the report The Committee concludes that Britain cannot re-arm, deliver net zero or build the AI infrastructure on which future prosperity depends without securing critical mineral supplies. Indeed, it asses...


Government must not be complacent towards fire safety in prisons, warns Lords committee

U.K., Nov. 5 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: In its report, Fire Safety in Prisons , published today, the Justice and Home Affairs Committee warned of the high-risk of fire associated with prisons. They called for greater transparency and action by HM Prisons and Probations Services (HMPPS), stronger oversight of HMPPS by inspectorate bodies, and a review of Crown Immunity of prisons. Report: Fire Safety in Prisons (HTML) Report: Fire Safety in Prisons (PDF) Inquiry: Fire Safety ...


Channel 4 to end production of Married at First Sight UK: Comment from DCMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP

U.K., Nov. 5 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Commenting on Channel 4's decision to end the production of Married at First Sight UK and on the publication of independent reviews into the programme, DCMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP said: "The decision by Channel 4 to bring the curtain down on Married at First Sight makes sense, given the findings of the review and the seriousness of the allegations. It's very clear that there are important wider lessons to be learnt,...


United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office Publishes Application for Trademark "NUCLEOME"

South Wales, Nov. 6 -- United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has registered trademark "NUCLEOME" on Feb. 11, 2025. The details about the trademark application no. UK00004158727 published in the journal no. 2026/045 (Nov. 6). With Mathys & Squire LLP as representative, Nucleome Therapeutics Limited filed the trademark application for the below mentioned good(s)/service(s). Class 1 : Reagents and kits for research, industry and diagnostic purposes [not for medical or veterinary use...


United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office Publishes Application for Trademark "TELL ME YOUR LIFE STORY"

South Wales, Nov. 6 -- United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has registered trademark "TELL ME YOUR LIFE STORY" on March 9. The details about the trademark application no. UK00004351179 published in the journal no. 2026/045 (Nov. 6). With Trademarkia P.C. as representative, Pressmark Publishing LLC filed the trademark application for the below mentioned good(s)/service(s). Class 9 : Downloadable journals in the field of relationships and family; Downloadable educational materials...


United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office Publishes Application for Trademark "KARATMETER"

South Wales, Nov. 6 -- United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has registered trademark "KARATMETER" on March 12. The details about the trademark application no. UK00004353456 published in the journal no. 2026/045 (Nov. 6). With Beuro IP Limited as representative, Quantum Equipment Co. Pvt. Ltd. filed the trademark application for the below mentioned good(s)/service(s). Class 9 : Measuring apparatus, devices and instruments; X-ray fluorescence analyzers; Instruments for testing met...


United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office Publishes Application for Trademark "VCSE"

South Wales, Nov. 6 -- United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has registered trademark "VCSE" on March 12. The details about the trademark application no. UK00004353508 published in the journal no. 2026/045 (Nov. 6). With Albright IP Limited as representative, Qualifications Wales filed the trademark application for the below mentioned good(s)/service(s). Class 41 : Examination services, provision and publication of information, assessment services; all the aforementioned service...


United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office Publishes Application for Trademark "Tystysgrif Addysg Alwedigaethol"

South Wales, Nov. 6 -- United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has registered trademark "Tystysgrif Addysg Alwedigaethol" on March 12. The details about the trademark application no. UK00004353519 published in the journal no. 2026/045 (Nov. 6). With Albright IP Limited as representative, Qualifications Wales filed the trademark application for the below mentioned good(s)/service(s). Class 41 : Examination services, provision and publication of information, assessment services; all ...


United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office Publishes Application for Trademark "TGAU"

South Wales, Nov. 6 -- United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has registered trademark "TGAU" on March 12. The details about the trademark application no. UK00004353523 published in the journal no. 2026/045 (Nov. 6). With Albright IP Limited as representative, Qualifications Wales filed the trademark application for the below mentioned good(s)/service(s). Class 41 : Examination services, provision and publication of information, assessment services; all the aforementioned service...