LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The CNC hosted two passing out parades for the graduating Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) of Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) 106. The events took place in Oxfordshire and Cumbria and marked the completion of a challenging 19-week training programme. The residential training programme consists of Policing Skills and Firearms, designed to equip officers with the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from the United States of America. The investigation, launched on 17 March 2025, covers HVO biodiesel-also known as renewable or green diesel. Following evidence that subsidised imports are causing material injury to UK biodiesel producers, the TRA's Statement of Essential F...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government has announced that, from April 2028, it plans to introduce a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) on owners of residential property in England worth £2 million or more. A public consultation on details relating to the surcharge will be held in early 2026. The surcharge will not be determined by current Council Tax bands, which are based on property values from 1991. For example, band...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A Somerset caravan park owner has been ordered to pay £116,263 after being convicted of disturbing a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which serves as an internationally important breeding ground for wading birds and waterfowl. John Holland, 59, of Tapmoor Road, Moorlinch, appeared before Taunton Crown Court on Wednesday 26 November for sentencing after pleading guilty to two offences under the Wi...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This project, commissioned under Defra's Food Authenticity Programme, addresses a key enforcement challenge in honey authenticity testing and was jointly funded by the Government Chemist and Defra. It supports Defra's priority to boost Britain's food security by strengthening consumer trust and ensuring fair competition through accurate labelling. The work planned to deliver a practical framework to enable indepe...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK's Overseas Territories are home to 94% of the UK's unique species and a quarter of the world's penguins * Over 1,800 endemic species live in the Overseas Territories The emperor penguin and the green turtle are among the much-loved species set to benefit from a new strategy launched today (28thNovember) to safeguard our world-leading wildlife hotspots. The strategy, developedjointly with the governments an...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The order also disqualifies him from being a director of any entity that holds or obtains an operator's licence and from being involved in the management, administration or control of such and entity for five years. The Commissioner heard evidence that Mr Morgan had pleaded guilty to five separate offences of falsifying safety inspection records (PMIs) relating to heavy goods vehicles with intent to deceive. The...
LONDON, Nov. 28 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: 21 apprentices have graduated from the UK's first degree-level forestry apprenticeship at the University of Cumbria, marking a significant milestone in efforts to grow the next generation of professional foresters. The graduation on Wednesday 26 November coincided with National Tree Week (22 - 30 November), the UK's largest annual tree celebration, and its 2025 theme of 'A Future Filled with Trees'. Launched in...
Mumbai, Nov. 27 -- NIYARA India continues to rise as one of the country’s most compelling premium fashion brands, celebrated for designs that move effortlessly and transition across various occasions, from laid-back brunches to elevated cocktail nights and refined receptions. With silhouettes that adapt, fabrics that flatter, and detailing that transitions with ease, NIYARA is shaping a new era of fashion where one outfit can power multiple moments with confidence and style. Built on the belief...
India, Nov. 27 -- Buying a house is an important financial step for an individual. One of the most important aspects of applying for a home loan is gathering the right documents to ensure that the approval process is completed on time. If you are a first-time home-buyer, knowing the list of documents that are required in a home loan application can help you take the necessary steps. This article lists all the documents that a lender requests in a home loan application. Why is Documentation Nec...