Drivers in Britain over the age of 70 will soon be required to undergo eye tests every three years to maintain their licenses, according to a new road safety strategy set to be published on Wednesday, January 8, 2026. This measure is part of a broader government initiative aimed at improving road safety, as reported by Katy Austin, Transport correspondent, and Emer Moreau, Business reporter.
The new regulations come in response to concerning statistics. Government figures indicate that nearly one in four car drivers killed in 2024 were aged 70 or older. The proposed changes, which were first reported in August, also include lowering the drink-driving limit in England to match Scotland's and implementing penalty points for not wearing seatbelts.
Meanwhile, other news developments include Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, staking her future on snap elections. As reported by NPR, she is the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
In other news, the use of artificial lungs is keeping patients alive. According to Nature News, an "external, artificial-lung system" kept a man alive for 48 hours until a transplant.
Further, the oil and gas industry is under scrutiny. Nature News reports that oil- and gas-producing regions in the continental United States are emitting up to five times more methane than companies are reporting to government regulators.
Finally, the white-collar job market is seeing increasing ageism concerns. Millennials and older workers are advised to "age-proof" their resumes to remain competitive, according to multiple news sources.
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