Proposals designed to scale-up nuclear power generation in England – including making it easier for small modular reactors (SMRs) to be developed – have been published by the UK government, alongside confirmation that it sees new nuclear power capacity as critical to delivering UK economic growth and the government’s clean energy mission.
4 killed in US military-contracted plane crash in the Philippines
US forces have been deployed in a Philippine military camp in the country’s south for decades to advise and train Filipino forces.
Philippines assured by Hegseth of US’ ‘ironclad’ pledge to mutual defence treaty
Both countries discussed “the importance of re-establishing deterrence in the South China Sea”.
Pensions tribunal decisions highlight need for procedural compliance
A number of recent UK First-tier Tribunal (FTT) rulings highlight the importance of following the tribunal’s rules, in particular to provide the documentation required in appeals against The Pensions Regulator, an expert has said.
Thailand shuts power to Myanmar’s scam hub, PM Paetongtarn vows firm action
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is slated to meet President Xi Jinping to discuss issues including the scam crisis.
Monkeys attack tourists at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, egged on by YouTubers, officials say
At Angkor Wat and other temple ruins nearby, macaque monkeys fed by YouTubers creating videos are stealing visitors’ food and injuring them.
UK product safety regulator considers e-bike battery regulations following research
Businesses that produce, import or distribute lithium-ion batteries for use with e-bikes in the UK will have to ensure their batteries meet legal safety requirements, as the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) considers how to tackle product safety risks in this increasingly important area.
South China Sea: Philippine, US planes fly near contested shoal in ‘message’ to Beijing
Air patrol exercise underscores Manila’s efforts to assert its maritime claims while testing US commitment to regional security, analysts say.
China’s belt and road could fill ‘vacuum’ after Trump’s USAID freeze: analysts
With the future of the US development agency in doubt, China could step in to continue funding infrastructure projects for countries in need.
How to create investable UK opportunities for pension funds
The UK government’s ongoing pension investment review is seeking to increase the level of pension fund investment into UK opportunities. The upcoming reforms proposing further consolidation of UK pension funds would certainly result in greater in-house expertise and resources and would enable pension funds to more readily source, diligence and manage local investments within the UK.