NDA GROUP AND EDF DELIVER SUCCESSFUL AGR DEFUELING MILESTONE

LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) confirmed Hinkley Point B nuclear power station in Somerset is officially fuel free, meaning the site has been successfully defueled on time and on budget. It's the second AGR station to achieve fuel free verification this year, with a total of seven stations due to transfer from EDF to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) for decommissioning. Over the past three y...


BOOST FOR NEW HOMES AND HOUSING SECTOR AS HOMES ENGLAND, HSBC AND NATWEST AGREE £165 MILLION FINANCING DEAL WITH ALLISON HOMES

LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homes England, alongside HSBC and NatWest, will provide Allison Homes, a fast-growing regional homebuilder, with a £165 million finance facility to support its continued expansion across the East of England, the Midlands and Southwest. The refinancing package marks a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy, enabling it to accelerate land acquisition and development and increase the supply of ...


PATIENTS TO BENEFIT SOONER AS UK BOOSTS CLINICAL TRIALS ATTRACTIVENESS WITH FASTER ASSESSMENTS AND AGILE REGULATION

LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK is ramping up efforts to become a global first choice for clinical trials, as new figurespublished today (13January),show a sharp rise in activityin 2025,and changes coming this year-including a fast-track route-that will help companies get studies up and runningmore quickly, so patients can benefit from new treatments sooner. Data from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) shows ...


NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SIA RE-APPOINTED

LONDON, Jan. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Minister of State for Security has re-appointed Caroline Corby as a non-executive director of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Caroline was originally appointed to the role in September 2022, by the Minister for Safeguarding. She will now remain a member of the Authority until September 2028. As a non-executive director, Caroline serves on the SIA's Board. The Board consists of: * non-executive direc...


Happiness for Busy Professionals Launched at New Delhi World Book Fair 2026

India, Jan. 12 -- New Delhi, January 12, 2026: Walnut Publication successfully launched "Happiness for Busy Professionals: Achieving Balance, Peace and Fulfillment in a Fast-Paced World" by Dr. Mandeep Sharma on 11 January 2026 at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam. The launch event took place at Lekhak Manch and witnessed an engaged audience of readers, professionals, authors, and visitors to the Book Fair.The book addresses a challenge increasingly faced by modern prof...


Building India's Multifaceted Future: The Oikoshreem Group and Saubhagya Vardhan's Vision for Sustainable Growth

India, Jan. 12 -- Lucknow - In an era where diversified business models are reshaping India's entrepreneurial landscape, few visionaries demonstrate the breadth and depth of innovation seen in the Oikoshreem Group. Spearheaded by Dr. Saubhagya Vardhan, this multifaceted conglomerate has established itself as a formidable force across real estate, renewable energy, healthcare, financial services, infrastructure, and information technology sectors.​The Architect Behind the VisionDr. Saubhagy...


The Biggest Gap in Stock Market Education: How StockSprint Is Bridging Capital, Discipline, and Real-Market Exposure

India, Jan. 12 -- India's stock market education landscape is crowded with courses, content creators, and quick-learning promises. Yet, despite unprecedented access to information, a majority of aspiring traders fail to sustain themselves in live markets.The reason is not intelligence or effort.The reason is afundamental gap in how trading is taught.Most institutes teachwhat to trade. Very few teachhow to become a trader.This is the gapStockSprint was built to address.Why Traditional Trading Edu...


IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT RAIDS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN UK HISTORY

LONDON, Jan. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level inUKhistory thanks to relentless activity by the Home Office's Immigration Enforcement teams. Latest figures reveal the number of raids have soared by 77% in the UK since the government came into power, leading to an 83% rise in arrests (July 2024 to end of December 2025). Over 17,400 raids were made to dodgy businesses - such as nail bars, car wa...


KAMPALA CELEBRATES KING CHARLES III WITH A TRIBUTE TO NATURE

LONDON, Jan. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Held at the residence of H.E. Lisa Chesney MBE, British High Commissioner to Uganda, the event brought together Government of Uganda ministers, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, civil society, and friends of the UK. The evening was a celebration not only of His Majesty's birthday but also of the deep and evolving partnership between the UK and Uganda. In her remarks,...


WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY CELEBRATES UGANDA'S NATURAL HERITAGE

LONDON, Jan. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The exhibition, developed by London's Natural History Museum, featured award-winning nature photography alongside images from Ugandan photographers. It captured Uganda's mountain gorillas, shoebills and diverse ecosystems that underpin the country's £1.88 billion tourism economy - a cornerstone of Uganda's agro-industrialisation, tourism, minerals, and science and technology (ATMS) strategy. Uganda's biodiv...