UK to introduce digital driving licences to ‘transform public services’ | Politics
The UK government aims to use technology to “transform public services” and plans to introduce digital driving licenses this year. The digital version of your driver's license will be available in the government app's virtual wallet, rather than being added to your existing Google or Apple wallet. It could be used as an ID when […]
Left-Wing UK Gov’t Suspends Dozens of Arms Export Licences to Israel
Britain's left-wing Labour government announced on Monday it would suspend dozens of arms export licences to Israel over concerns that British weapons are being used to commit human rights abuses in the Gaza Strip. Foreign Secretary David Lammy told the House of Commons that the UK government would suspend 30 of the 350 arms export […]
Oceans group takes UK government to court over oil and gas licences | Oil and gas companies
Marine conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the UK government, claiming that the Conservative government’s decision to issue North Sea oil and gas licenses without considering the environmental impact was unlawful. Oceana UKThe Arctic Oceans and Marine Authority, part of the International Nature Conservancy, said that in issuing the 82 licences, Energy and Security […]
South Korea doctors’ strike: government moves to suspend thousands of medical licences | South Korea
South Korea’s government has begun suspending the medical licenses of thousands of striking doctors amid growing concerns that the month-long conflict is affecting front-line medical services. Approximately 12,000 doctors from 100 teaching hospitals went on strike, leading to canceled surgeries, longer wait times and delays in treatment, including for patients seeking emergency care, according to […]