MPs to hold a debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week

U.K., Oct. 12 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: On Monday 12th October in the House of Commons Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on Baby Loss Awareness Week. Backbench Business Committee This debate was put forward by Andy MacNae MP , Michelle Welsh MP and Sir Jeremy Hunt MP . Watch the debate on Parliament Live A full transcript of the debate which be available three hours after the debate in Commons Hansard . Backbench Business Committee The Backbench Business Committee meets we...


Committee Chair responds to flood taskforce launch

U.K., Oct. 12 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Responding to the launch today of the government’s Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce, the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, said: "I'm encouraged to see the relaunch today of the government's vital Flood Resilience Taskforce. With more than 6 million homes and businesses still at risk of flooding according to the Environment Agency, urgent action on flooding has never been more important. Last year we re...


MPs will debate a petition relating to the UK applying to rejoin the EU

U.K., Oct. 12 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: On Monday 12 October, MPs will debate a petition relating to the UK applying to rejoin the EU. Watch the debate (from 4:30pm, Monday 12 October) Read the debate transcript (available shortly after the conclusion of the debate). Tony Vaughan 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. "Apply to Rejoi...


UK Tender Notice: Biodiversity Net Gain and Nutrient Neutrality: Assessment of Opportunity and Delivery Roles for Nort

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: North York Moors National Park Authority Industry: Environmental services and Corporate finance and venture capital services and Carbon Description: North York Moors and New Forest National Park Authorities (NYMNPA and NFNPA respectively) are responsible for conserving and enhancing two of England's most distinctive protected landscapes. Through their statutory roles, m...


UK Tender Notice: CA18546 - Telford College - Building Refurbishment Design Services

LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Telford College Industry: Design consultancy services Description: The design team will be commissioned to deliver RIBA Stages 2 - 4, including the development of a comprehensive tender specification for the appointment of the Advanced Technology Centre Refurbishment Design Services Provider and the Defence Industry Hub Project Services Provider. The specifications supp...


NEW PIONEERING CERTIFICATES TO HELP HOMEOWNERS CUT FLOOD RISK

LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Homeowners across England will gain a clearer picture of their property's flood risk under plans unveiled by the Government and Flood Re today (Tuesday 13 October 2026). New Flood Performance Certificates (FPCs) will be piloted to provide clear, standardised information on flood risk and resilience, reflecting the steps taken to protect them and where further action is needed. The goal is for FPCs to be a trust...


NORTH OXFORDSHIRE GETS BROADBAND BOOST FOUR MONTHS EARLY THROUGH PROJECT GIGABIT

LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Homes and businesses across North Oxfordshire can now access full fibre broadband through a £8.2 million UK Government Project Gigabit contract * Gigaclear has finished the build four months ahead of schedule, connecting 3,880 premises across rural communities * Faster, more reliable broadband will help people work, study, run businesses and access public services online, supporting the Government's ambiti...


OPPO F35 Series Goes on Sale from 11th October with Exciting Festive Offers

India, Oct. 12 -- New Delhi, 12th October 2026 - As the OPPO F Series marks a decade in India, OPPO today announced that the new OPPO F35 Series, comprising the OPPO F35 Pro and OPPO F35, will go on sale from 11th October 2026. Building on the F Series' 10-year imaging legacy and enduring connection with Indian consumers, the F35 Series brings the Group Selfie Expert experience to a new generation, led by its 50MP Ultra-Wide Natural Selfie Camera with a 100deg field of view, ...


What's on in the Lords 12-15 October

U.K., Oct. 9 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Questions The House of Lords returns from recess and is set to question the government on weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, reintroducing the Diego Garcia bill, devolving housing powers to local authorities, and reducing the number of foreign national offenders held in prisons. Bills Lords members will conduct detailed line-by-line scrutiny of the Public Office Accountability Bill and the Railways Bill at committee stage . ...


Housing Chair responds to consultation to extend Awaab's Law to private rented tenancies and to licences

U.K., Oct. 9 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Select Committee, has welcomed the publication of the government consultation seeking views on proposals to apply Awaab's Law to private rented tenancies and to accommodation occupied under licence. Ms Abena Oppong-Asare MP, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee said: “Conditions in parts of the private rented sector ...