LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into an accident involving an LS8-E glider, G-CMMG, which struck the ground near Milston in Wiltshire whilst attempting a field landing. The glider was substantially damaged and the single occupant escaped but was taken to hospital with a serious head injury. The investigation is ongoing and the AAIB is reviewing the process forcontacting the eme...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office of the Public Guardian(OPG)hasannouncedthe appointment of 30 new general visitors and11 re-appointedgeneral visitors. General visitorssupport OPG in supervising court appointeddeputiesand are public appointees.They also play a key role in investigations by conducting mental capacity assessments. The appointmentscommencedin October2025and will runfor 10 years.They are: * Sarah Post * Louise Potts...
LONDON, May 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK-Thailand Women in STEM Awards- Guidelines for applications Call opens: 22May 2026 Call closes: 22June 2026, 4:00pm (Thailand time, GMT+7) Background The UK-Thailand Women in STEM Awards aim to recognise and support outstanding early tomid-careerwomen researchers in science, technology,engineeringand mathematics (STEM) who havedemonstratedresearch excellence, leadership, and commitment to strengthening UK-Tha...
India, May 21 -- One of India's widest currency portfolios on a prepaid forex card Reinforces focus on secure, seamless and digital-first payments for global travel Mumbai, May 20, 2026: As Indian travellers become increasingly global and digitally adept, expectations around overseas payments are evolving rapidly. Convenience, security and speed have become central considerations, particularly amid shorter booking cycles and a growing preference for cash‑light travel. Today's global India...
India, May 21 -- New Delhi: The Indian Phytopathological Society (IPS), a leading national body in plant pathology and agricultural sciences, has instituted the prestigious "Prof. L. V. Gangawane Young Scientist Award and Oration", a national platform to recognise and encourage outstanding young agricultural scientists. The new award commemorates Prof. L. V. Gangawane (1944-2018), an eminent Indian plant pathologist, soil microbiologist and former IPS President, celebrated for his steadfast comm...
India, May 21 -- A new analysis argues the mandate's intent is sound - but the financial infrastructure to support it does not yet exist for most of the industrial chain. A phased, data-led supply chain finance architecture is proposed as the path forward.AHMEDABAD, May 16 -India's 45-day payment mandate for MSME suppliers, which came into force in April 2024 under Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, has brought into sharp relief a structural working capital crisis running through the country'...
LONDON, May 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the British Office Taipei, the Australian Office Taipei, the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, the Franch Office in Taipei, the German Institute Taipei, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, the Lithuanian Trade Representative Office, the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office and the Polish Office in Taipei wish to reaffirm our support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in the work of the World Health Or...
LONDON, May 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today launched apublic consultationon a proposed new Rare Disease TherapiesFrameworkthat would introduce significant regulatory innovation to the UK's rare disease landscape-and theMHRAis calling on the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to play a central role in shaping the final framework. The draftframeworksets out a technology-agnosti...
LONDON, May 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) launches a landmark public consultation on a proposed new regulatory framework that will spearhead the development of rare disease treatment in the UK. This framework - which sets out a new model for how rare disease therapies for individuals could be tested, licensed and monitored - is intended to make it quicker and less costly to safely devel...
LONDON, May 20 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Harris Federation Industry: Fireworks and Fire-detection systems and Refurbishment of run-down buildings and Overhaul and refurbishment work and Refurbishment work and Miscellaneous decoration items and Decoration work and Construction work for swimming pool and Roof and Ancillary building services Description: As detailed in tender pack Closing date: 2026-06-15T12:00:0...