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In a landmark move to transform livestock agriculture across the UK, the government has announced a drastic change in how cattle are identified and tracked. By 2027, all newborns in the UK will need to be equipped with electronic ID (EID) tags and replace outdated manual systems with state-of-the-art scanning technology. The announcement, made today by Defra, promises to revolutionize disease control, simplify regulations and unlock new opportunities for trade and productivity in the agricultural sector. Commenting on the introduction of electronic IDs, Dr Christine Middlemiss, Head of Veterinary Affairs in the UK, said: “This allows for faster and more…
Culture, Curiosities & Champanne’s second edition explores hotels that break the mold of traditional event spaces. These venues offer more than just a meeting room, bringing you an unexpected dash to enhance the charm, character and the experience of your representative. Whether it’s a strange backstory, quirky design or a cultural twist, these hotels prove that memorable events start in exceptional settings. Castle Witch: Edinburgh, Scotland Location: Castle Hill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NF Website: thewitchery.com Appeal: Housed in a 16th century building, this hotel offers luxurious Gothic suites with velvet-covered beds and antique furniture. It is famous for its…
Event caterer and restaurateur Searcys has announced the new company’s summer event menu. Each dish is specially made to showcase the best produce of the UK and season. Supporting Searcys’ second Natural Sustainability Pledge, Menu will feature the front and centres of UK producers, showcasing ingredients from 33 hand-shining food and drink suppliers across the UK, as well as 14 London partners who share Searcys’ ethical sourcing, traceability and environmental responsibility. Available at all Searcys ’30 Plus corporate meetings and event venues, this new menu celebrates the UK summer with a variety of dishes for summer parties, corporate events and…
Asha, the mother of four, is wearing rubber boots again inside the living room, a recurring cost of living near Lake Tanganyika in Burundi, where climate change and relentless flooding has become part of everyday life. The elegant architecture of Gatumba, a town adjacent to the capital Bujumbura, is a testament to its past prosperity. However, for many, those memories seem distant. Residents rely on pitching tents on the roof as children float between makeshift raft houses made from plastic bottles. “We were in the water for years,” said Asha, 32. Lake Tangany is known for its cyclical fluctuations in…
Russia and Ukraine continued to launch air attacks overnight as they were preparing to meet for the second round of in-person peace talks in Turkiye. The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul on Monday, suggesting that recent rhetoric may not take part in the follow-up of first-round consultations between enemies and enemies last month. Russian negotiators also announced that they had arrived in the Turkish city. There, under pressure from the US, it is expected that Kiev and Moscow will present their own memorandums on peaceful conditions. The first round of consultations ends with only the prisoner swap agreeing, with Ukraine…
Women make up about 70% of the global event workforce, but their stories, leadership and influence are often underestimated. 70% is a weekly series celebrating women who shape the event industry. From rising stars to veteran leaders, each profile sheds light on the career journeys, challenges and perspectives of women working in every corner of the sector. In the ninth edition, we will talk to Penny Noble, the client services director and founder of Noble Events, currently part of the Vespace family. Have you been in the events industry for years? 35 years (it hurts!) How do you balance the…
President Sinbaum’s Label votes for “success,” but experts warn criminals to use it to infiltrate the judiciary.The groundbreaking vote to select Mexican judges has been labelled “success” by the president despite sparse turnout and widespread confusion. Just 13% of eligible voters voted on Sunday, overhauling the court system. President Claudia Sinbaum declared that the election would make Mexico more democratic, but critics accused her of trying to seize control of the judiciary, while analysts warned that criminals could pave the way for them to seize influence. The vote was a cornerstone policy for Shainbaum and his predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez…
Global Event Agency EMC3 has launched its Enhanced Sustainability Hub, a centralized content-rich platform designed to empower event experts with the event experts needed to create more sustainable, purpose-driven events. As a certified B Corporation, EMC3 meets the highest standards of business and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. This launch is the latest milestone in EMC3’s commitment to rethinking the future of events through many people, planets and objectives. Developed in collaboration with the current (now part of EMC3) Sustainability Consultancy, this updated hub features transformative content from industry leaders at Google, PWC and B Lab, as well as rave…
Known as one of the game’s most powerful batsmen, Maxwell is calling the time of his day career in Australia.Explosive Australian batsman Glen Maxwell has announced his retirement from cricket on the day, but will continue his Twenty20 cricket with an eye on next year’s World Cup. The 36-year-old, who played 149 One Day Internationals (ODI), said he’s beginning to feel the physical sacrifice of a 50-over game, blowing up 3,990 runs. “I felt like I was defeating the team a bit about how my body was responding to the situation,” Maxwell was called “Big Show” on Monday and nicknamed…
Castries, St. Lucia, June 2, 2025, Chain Wire Global multi-asset broker, Primexbt, has expanded its regulated services to provide cryptographic services with approval from the South African Financial Sector Action Authority (FSCA). The development supports the company’s broader mission to strengthen the presence of Primexbt in one of Africa’s major financial markets and promote regulated crypto access around the world. With this updated license, PrimexBT now offers traders a safe and reliable environment for depositing, withdrawing, trading and converting digital assets. South African clients access encrypted accounts on MT5, PXTrader and Crypto Futures, support BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC margin…