LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * government begins review of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to back jobs, investment and maintain a competitive UK automotive sector * industry invited to help shape the pathway to the 2030 phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars and 100% zero-emission new car and van sales by 2035 * comes as more than 1 in 4 new cars sold are now electric and EV sales are up 45% on July last year - accelerating the UK's tr...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Malcolm Wright Associates Limited wound up in the public interest following an Insolvency Service investigation. * Company left overseas freight businesses with unpaid debts totalling more than $508,000(US), €334,000 and £25,000. * The company was shut down following a hearing at the High Court in Manchester on 11 August 2026. A Leeds-based freight business has been shut down after an Insolvency Ser...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Emergency Alert to be sent to people across England and Wales as wildfire risk remains very high * Prime Minister visits fire-hit communities and announces support package for firefighters and local residents * Immediate ban on disposable barbecues introduced to help prevent further fires People across England and Wales will receive an Emergency Alert on their phones today as the Government steps up action to ...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: As part of ongoing action to tackle waste crime and protect the environment at the site, a Restriction Order was obtained by the Environment Agency on 12 August and will last 6 months. The court order follows a joint operation by the Environment Agency, Gloucester City Council and Gloucester Police on 22 - 23 July, when disruption activity at the site included the installation of 84 concrete blocks to prevent fu...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Stephen Dimmick and Rhodri Lewis have been appointed for four year terms, commencing on 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030. Stephen Dimmick Stephen Dimmick is a commercial leader and non-executive director with experience across the private, public and charitable sectors in Wales. He is Chair of Literature Wales, Interim CEO of The Aloud Charity, and serves on a number of boards and governance committees, inclu...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: It follows a public consultation on the Agency's draft decision, which took place earlier in the summer. The decision is based on Drax demonstrating that it has met and will continue to meet expected mandatory conditions as outlined in the permit. The company applied to vary its environmental permit to incorporate carbon capture at its bioenergy plant near Selby. The Environment Agency only issues permits or p...
India, Aug. 13 -- A Proven Storytelling System That Makes Your Audience Listen, Believe, and ActBy Sandeep Nair | Penguin Random House | August 2026ABOUT THE BOOKWhen Sandeep Nair was thirteen, he entered an extempore competition at school. About forty-five seconds into his speech, his mind went completely blank. He stood on stage, unable to find the next word, while his teachers and classmates waited. Eventually, he walked off before his time was up.It was an unusual starting point for so...
India, Aug. 13 -- Qoros Spa by Tattva arrives in Hyderabad with premium therapies, refined spaces, and a thoughtfully designed wellness experience. Hyderabad, August 2026 - India's leading premium spa brand, Tattva Wellness Spa, has expanded its footprint with the launch of Qoros Spa by Tattva, its newest wellness destination located on the 8th floor of Courtyard by Marriott, Lower Tank Bund Road, Hyderabad. Positioned in one of the city's most culturally significant neighbourhoods beside the s...
India, Aug. 13 -- BENGALURU, India, August 2026: Soult, India's only digital life vault, successfully hosted Soult Dialogues: Legacy Readiness, Protecting What Matters on 6 August 2026 at JW Marriott Bengaluru. The invite only leadership forum brought together more than 50 CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, and senior professionals from law, banking, insurance and family advisory backgrounds for an evening dedicated to a subject most workplaces still avoid: legacy readiness.The evening began with opening r...
India, Aug. 13 -- On Independence Day, conversations around freedom often extend beyond the nation's borders and into our personal lives. One such aspiration is financial freedom-a goal many believe they've achieved simply because they're earning well or have built a sizeable investment portfolio. Consider Rohan, 35, an entrepreneur running a digital marketing agency. His investments generate enough income to support his family, and he no longer relies on a monthly paycheck. Yet, he isn't sure ...