India, April 13 -- Barneys Hard Seltzer, India's pioneering wellness beverage brand, has raised an undisclosed amount from The Chennai Angels (TCA) as part of its Pre-Series A round. The company is also backed by existing investors including Mumbai Angels, Chandigarh Angel Network, ah! Ventures, and other notable angels.The funds will be utilized towards working capital, marketing, team expansion, licensing, and statutory obligations as the company scales its presence across key markets.Barneys ...
India, April 13 -- India's young car owners are not just buying insurance; they're redefining how it fits into their lives. In 2026, Gen Z and millennial buyers are driving a clear shift toward digital-first, transparent, and highly personalised motor insurance, moving away from traditional, one-size-fits-all policies.This evolution is being shaped by a generation that values speed, clarity, and control. From researching policies online to choosing coverage based on lifestyle needs, young driver...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency iscelebratinga£10 million milestone for its Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP),markinga decade ofcommunity-led conservation that hasimproved fisheries and supported outdoor recreation across England. Since 2015, the programme has delivered 1,585 projects,with£10millionoffishinglicence income matched by £15 million from partner organisations, creating £25millionof co...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The ongoing partnership between the Medicines and Health products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and global online marketplace eBay has removed a further 215 listings of potentially dangerous unauthorised erectile dysfunction medicines from the platform, it was announced today (13 April 2026). Erectile dysfunction medicinesremainone of the mostfrequentlyillegally tradedmedicines in the UK. Because these are unauthori...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Themajor investmentfrom the UK Governmentwill begin tobedeliveredthroughan updatedFisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).Themulti-yearscheme will support projects that make a real difference to the industry and to coastal life.Following engagement with industry,thisincludesimprovingworkforce development, health and safety,seafood processing,community partnerships and local regeneration,portand harbour infrastructur...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * London Games Festival kicks off with £1.5 million of new government funding to help it attract investment in British talent * Measures form part of government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, part of the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, to turbocharge economic growth Video game developers with great ideas for the next generation of smash hit games are being urged to apply for a share of a new £28....
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you Mr Vice President, The United Kingdom welcomes the Special Rapporteur's report on the challenges human rights defenders face. We also wish to commend her tireless efforts throughout her term to promote the work of human rights defenders. The UK recognises the essential role human rights defenders play in promoting and protecting human rights. The report demonstrates their bravery and resilience as th...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Stephanie Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the YJB, says: "This report lays bare the devastating consequences when risk of harm and offending is not fully understood, owned or acted on across the system. "This is an unimaginable tragedy. Three young girls lost their lives in an act of extreme and devastating violence, and many others - children, families, professionals and an entire community - will carry the...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New Defence Growth Dealto boostskills, research and development and supply chainsacross South Yorkshire. * Investmentwill supporthundreds ofwell-paid jobsand makedefence an engine for growth. * Yorkshire and the Humberbenefits fromalmost£1billiona year indefence spending,supporting3,200 jobs.  South Yorkshire willbenefitfrom a£50 million investmentto createhighly-skilledjobs and ...
LONDON, April 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, the Home Secretary has announced the appointment of TimJacquesas the government's new Independent Prevent Commissioner, following a robust open competition. In December 2024, the role was created by the former Home Secretary to provide consistent oversight, increase effectiveness and develop insight into the Prevent system over the longer term. Tim brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles a...