Category: World

British embassies, high commissions and consulates cannot issue certificates of name or change of name. Under UK law parents may give their child any forename or surname and you can change your surname or forename. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office provides standard letters to explain UK laws to local authorities when you’re abroad. Change […]

  The European Commission has published further policy guidance to support EU countries preserve macroeconomic stability while promoting growth and improving their competitiveness. This is essential in helping the EU to tackle next year’s socio-economic challenges. The latest guidance includes euro area policies, the Alert Mechanism Report and Joint Employment Report for 2025.  According to […]

Former police officer Lewis Edwards and his mother Rebekah Edwards have been sentenced after attempting to conceal crucial evidence following an online child abuse and blackmail case. Lewis Edwards, aged 25 and a former police officer, was convicted of multiple child sexual online offences in October 2023 including inciting a child under 13 to engage […]

In today’s interconnected world, exploitation and subjugation are often woven into the fabric of everyday life. These processes manifest in ways that are subtle, normalized, and obscured by layers of systemic power. Often, those in positions of authority—whether in the workplace, educational institutions, or government—perpetuate these dynamics while simultaneously placing blame on the victims. This […]

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on how the U.S. Department of Labor delivers results for workers across the country. We’re particularly proud of enforcing minimum wage and overtime protections for employees who were misclassified as independent contractors. Since January 2021, we’ve recovered over $41 million in back wages […]

GlobalWafers, a leading semiconductor wafer manufacturer based in Taiwan, has been awarded up to $406 million in direct funding from the United States government under the CHIPS Act. This financial support will play a pivotal role in the company’s ambitious $4 billion investment plan to establish advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in two US states. The […]

Twelve individuals, including eleven foreign nationals, were found dead inside a restaurant at the Gudauri Ski Resort in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains. The discovery occurred on the second floor of an Indian restaurant located at the popular ski destination, approximately 75 miles north of Tbilisi, near the Russian border. Authorities are now investigating the tragic incident, […]

The closure of Holyhead Port in North Wales following significant storm damage has raised concerns over disruptions to vital ferry services, with authorities stating that it is “highly unlikely” the port will reopen before Christmas. The port, one of the UK’s busiest ferry terminals, serves as a critical link for freight and passenger traffic between […]

The United States extends our condolences to all those affected by the earthquake in Vanuatu.  We are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to offer assistance as needed in coordination with Australia, New Zealand, and other partners in the region. The building hosting the U.S. Embassy Port Vila chancery is not viable for operations.  […]

A federal grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, returned an indictment, unsealed last week, charging a Maryland woman with tax fraud and theft of government funds. According to the indictment, from 2014 to 2024, Monica Patricia McGinley assisted with the preparation and filing false tax returns, so that McGinley could receive large refunds from the IRS […]