U.K., Nov. 4 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: The EFRA Committee has challenged the government over its ambition to strengthen regulation of the water sector and to wield temporary special administration as a genuine deterrent for the worst performing companies. Read the report [HTML] The cross-party Committee’s report calls for a new regulatory system to close loopholes that allow cumulative impacts of frequent but low-level pollution to go unpunished. It should impose new targets...
U.K., Nov. 4 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: The Health and Social Care Committee has welcomed the National Audit Office's announcement that it will investigate the long-term financial implications on the NHS of the UK-US pharmaceuticals deal. Read the NAO's investigation - changes to pharmaceutical pricing arrangements Read the Committee's letter to the NAO Health and Social Care Committee Chair Layla Moran MP said: "We welcome the NAO's decision to investigate the UK-US pharma...
U.K., Nov. 4 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Without action, the Palace of Westminster will, at best, be in a process of managed decline. At worst, a catastrophic event could occur that endangers lives and interrupts the functioning of democracy in the UK. In a new report on the Restoration and Renewal (R&R) programme for the World Heritage Site that is the Houses of Parliament, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) highlights areas where further work is needed on the R&R programme, a...
U.K., Nov. 4 -- UK Parliament issued the following news: Current regulation of hair and beauty products is a "mess" for consumers, practitioners and enforcement officers, creating avoidable harms in a traditionally women-led industry that are not being prioritised by the government. Read the report [HTML] Safety A new report from the Science and Technology Committee warns that whilst the cosmetics industry is a highly technical sector that uses complex chemicals, UK regulation often treats h...
LONDON, Nov. 5 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Industry: Architectural and related services and Engineering services and Construction-related services Description: The National Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Designer and multidisciplinary consultancy team to support the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project. This landmark project aims to...
LONDON, Nov. 5 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Theatre Royal Plymouth Industry: Architectural and related services Description: Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) are seeking an experienced Architect and Lead Designer-led multi disciplinary team to assist with the delivery of their Capital Programme - TRP Projects 1 and 2. Closing date: 2026-11-20T15:00:00Z Contract duration: 2027-02-15T00:00:00Z to 2030-02-01T00:00:00Z ...
LONDON, Nov. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Industry: Platforms lighting and Screens and Stage construction works and Public address systems and Event services Description: This quotation is for the supply, installation and de-rig of staging, LED screens, PA and Lighting equipment for Derby LIVE Events. **Please note this procurement has been reserved to suppliers with substantive business opera...
LONDON, Nov. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Tool kits and Drill bits, screwdriver bits and other accessories and Tool holders and Tools and Boxes and Tool carriers and Hand tools Description: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invite suppliers to tender for the provision of a total of 10 toolboxes complete with tools. This is to equip the workshop person...
LONDON, Nov. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Storage containers Description: The Authority is exploring a modular family of Tactical Cache Systems. At this stage, the requirement remains subject to development and validation through analysis, demonstrator activity and user experimentation. The system should offer scalable storage options with common or interoperable features and interf...
LONDON, Nov. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Cornwall Council Industry: Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Description: Cornwall Council is seeking to strengthen access to effective, evidence-based stop smoking support through the provision of a digital service that complements existing local stop smoking provision. A digital offer provides an opportunity to reach smokers who may not acc...