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First stage of the STEP Fusion plant build consultation in the planning process they're intending to get it running in the 2040's; This is an old Coal power station site in West Burton they're reusing:
(I expect others to have got fusion working first, but still promising)
https://stepfusion.com/consultation/

STEP Fusion - Consultation
STEP Fusion’s first stage of public consultation runs from 14 January through to 11 March 2026

Projet de TGV Toronto-Québec : une première ébauche de corridor proposée
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2220745/tgv-trace-corridor-toronto-montreal-quebec-train-grande-vitesse

Mandar obedeciendo* in Wales?
Why Plaid Cymru’s plan to 'make a plan' might not be a bad plan, after all
https://nation.cymru/opinion/why-plaid-cymrus-plan-to-make-a-plan-might-not-be-a-bad-plan-after-all/
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Why Plaid Cymru’s plan to 'make a plan' might not be a bad plan, after all
James Downs, Mental health campaigner One of the more predictable criticisms of Plaid Cymru’s programme for the Senedd election has been that there is too much in it about planning, consultation, and asking people what they think. The plan for the first 100 days of a Plaid government focuses explicitly on preparation and listening, rather […]

Small business owners: You didn’t start your small business to have an opportunity to do bookkeeping or accounting. If you've lost control of your accounting, turn to someone with 20 years experience in risk management & accounting/payroll software.
https://www.awjbookkeeping.com/

China releases draft guidelines for governing online personal data collection, open for public consultation amid privacy concerns and companies' data misuse (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-10/c…

The Justice Ministry is proposing to take 75% Client Account Interest into its own hands, so a tax.
This is essentially Clients own money as Solicitors have to account for it.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultation

Interest on Lawyers' Client Accounts Scheme

The UK government has launched a public consultation exploring a potential ban on social media for under-16s as it seeks to address growing concerns over the impact of online platforms on children's wellbeing.
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Government launches consultation on possible social media ban for under-16s
The government has launched a public consultation exploring a potential ban on social media for under-16s as it seeks to address growing concerns over the ...

"..flexible and dynamic pricing on the public charging network could also help reduce costs for users. By aligning tariffs with periods of lower wholesale electricity prices, these measures can make public charging more affordable and improve the overall cost competitiveness of EVs."

Draft National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2028
Darragh O'Brien, TD, Minister for Transport, has published for public consultation a draft National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2028, which is available below for download.

Religion has no place in education: it only brings division and ignorance.
We know this from Northern Ireland.
Primary school in Oldham wants to introduce new ‘faith-based’ entry criteria to tackle oversubscription - Manchester Evening News
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Primary school in Oldham wants to introduce new ‘faith-based’ entry criteria to tackle oversubscription
Some parents have questioned the new criteria, which are currently under consultation.