LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 1 April 2024, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on a World Central Kitchen convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. Drone strikes killed seven humanitarian workers, including from theUnited Kingdom, Australia and a dual Canada-US national. At the time, the IDF described this incident as a serious mistake and failure. In the more than two years since, we have been pressing for Israel to swift...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The British High Commission hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for 20 Malaysian scholars who will be heading to the UK to pursue their postgraduate studies under the prestigious Chevening scholarship. The current Chevening cohort saw an increase in the number of scholars from East Malaysia, from three last year to five this year - out of which three are from Sarawak and two from Sabah. This reflects t...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Garry Pettigrew was the director of Healthcare Environmental Services Limited,awaste disposal companythatserviced theNHS * Thecompany entered liquidation six monthsafter losingsignificant NHScontracts but not before Pettigrew had transferred almost £3 millionin assets toconnected companies, putting thembeyond the reach of creditors * Insolvency Service investigations have resulted in Pettigrew bein...
LONDON, Aug. 21 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today (21 August 2026), we stand in solidarity with the rest of the United Kingdom to observe the inaugural National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism. On the UK's first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism, as the UK security regulator, we pause to honour those who have lost their lives, and the courage and resilience of those who have suffered enduring physical or psychological harm, an...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants and Building construction work and Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses Description: A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) . Compete...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN10 8GU To: Sutton and District Training, BN2 6DA Frequency: Wednesday - Friday Daily School Time: 10:00am-3:30pm Comments for Operator: Female driver required Initially approved until end of Decem...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: No Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN2 8EL To: LVS Hassocks, BN6 9HT Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs - 9:30-16:00 Fri - 9:30-14:30 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net Closing date: 2026-08-23T10:...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: DN Colleges Group Industry: Lift-maintenance services Description: DN Colleges Group is seeking to appoint suitably experienced contractor(s) to provide planned preventative maintenance, servicing, reactive and emergency breakdown support, repair and, where authorised, refurbishment of the Group's lift and escalator assets across Doncaster College, North Lindsey College...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: PKAT Industry: Marketing management consultancy services and Advertising and marketing services and Marketing services and Education and training services Description: Keys Academies invites suitably experienced organisations to tender for the development and delivery of a bespoke brand, media and communications engagement strategy. The successful provider will support ...
LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Education and training services and Other community, social and personal services and Health and social work services and Recreational, cultural and sporting services Description: NMDDC seeks to appoint an experienced provider to design and deliver a district wide behaviour change programme for young adults aged 18...