U.K., Nov. 3 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: TikTok, Amazon and John Lewis have declined to appear before the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee for a hearing on mis-selling of consumer items ahead of Black Friday. The Committee will tomorrow hear evidence from Which? and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute about whether online prices are inflated ahead of the Black Friday discount season and other online sales tactics and their impact on consumers. The pre-Ch...
U.K., Nov. 3 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: The Committee on Standards has today released reports on the conduct of James McMurdock MP and Mr Calvin Bailey MP. Committee on Standards Fourth Report of Session 2026-27 Committee on Standards Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 Committee on Standards Further information About Parliament: Select committees Visiting Parliament: Watch committees Image: House of Commons Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
U.K., Nov. 3 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Members of the House of Lords continue their detailed examination of the Representation of the People Bill in committee stage on Wednesday 4 November. The Representation of the People Bill aims to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all elections, and change electoral law across the UK regarding electoral registration, voter identification, conduct of elections, political finance regulation and enforcement arrangements for the ...
U.K., Nov. 3 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: On Monday 23 November, MPs will debate a petition relating to the Bereavement Support Payment. Watch the debate (from 6pm, Monday 23 November) Read the debate transcript (available shortly after the conclusion of the debate). Irene Campbell MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. MPs from all parties can take part, and the Government will send a minister to respond. "Raise Bereaveme...
U.K., Nov. 3 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Responding to the launch of a study into the levels of PFAS chemicals in the UK population, the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, said: "I'm pleased to see today's announcement. Earlier this year, my Committee recommended the government invest in long-term research on the health impacts of PFAS chemicals, and this is an important first step. However, exposure to PFAS can leave many people worried. It is vital ...
U.K., Nov. 3 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has today launched a new inquiry into the chaos that continues to engulf the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS), after the takeover of its administration last year by Capita. New inquiry: Civil service pensions crisis The PAC warned in its report on successive government failures in the CSPS' administration of a clear risk that Capita would not be ready to take over administration from then-provider ...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Gambling Commission Industry: Research services and Design and execution of research and development and Evaluation consultancy services Description: The Gambling Commission is seeking to appoint one or two suppliers to conduct two separate evaluation scoping studies under two separate lots. Both studies will contribute to the Commission's aims of increasing our capacity...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Aneurin Bevan Health Board Industry: Computer equipment and supplies Description: To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA361141. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA361141 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 ...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Billericay Town Council Industry: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Description: The Town Council owns and manages a small green space known as Jim Shields Garden. This area is situated at the end of Billericay High Street, post code CM12 9BA. The garden is being enhanced by a redesign project and the Council is seeking tenders ...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Chemonics International, Inc. Industry: Passenger cars and Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons Description: Chemonics Group UK Limited which is implementing the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 (PFRU-2) Project as part of international technical assistance (hereinafter referred to as Chemonics) invites you to submit a Tender for Procure...