LONDON, Aug. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency, in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, has started construction on a major flood alleviation scheme inSkinningrove, with works due for completion in 2028. The £13 million scheme will deliver a long-term solution to flooding fromSkinningroveBeck, protectingmore than 100homes and helping residents who have long faced disruption from the village's existing flood defen...
LONDON, Aug. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Javed Akhtar was ordered to repay £66,917 after fraudulently securing a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan for his car dealership * He claimed his company's turnover was £400,000 when applying for the maximum loan available under the scheme * Akhtar was handed a suspended sentence at an earlier hearing this year following Insolvency Service investigations into his fraudulent actions A Bradford secon...
LONDON, Aug. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Income Contingent Repayment Student Loans Undergraduate loans Income Contingent Student Loans for Plan 1 (1998-2012) undergraduate loans The applicable Retail Price Index (RPI rate) is4.1% for the period 1 September 2026to 31 August 2027. The interest rate for Plan 1 income-contingent repayment student loans is RPI (4.1%) or the Bank Base Rate+ 1% (currently4.75%), whichever is lower. The maximum ...
LONDON, Aug. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Prime Minister wastes no time to end subscription traps, with new "easy to exit" rules brought forward to help consumers cancel easily and prevent them losing more money * He is also taking action to tackle misleading discounts and rip off prices that fleece customers * This is just the start of a series of 'everyday fixes' that will be announced to ease the cost of living and give families room to breathe The ...
India, Aug. 8 -- Picture a small business owner in Delhi who catches an unexpected shot at a discounted inventory deal-provided three lakh rupees can be wired within two hours. Parting with family gold ornaments at a jeweller's counter means losing an appreciating asset forever. Immediate funding needs often require a financing option that combines speed with a simple application process.Pledging gold jewellery for immediate cash offers a far more sensible path. Still, a gold loan depends entire...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- 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: Construction work Description: Phase 2 of Divis Peatland Restoration Project which sits within the Divis A View to the Future project. Closing Date for RFP - 31st August 2026 Deadline for Queries - 21st August 2026 Award Contract - 5th October 2026 This opportunity is being conducted on the Pr...
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Cornwall Council Industry: Construction work Description: TENDER DOCS AVAILABLE AT: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f8e433d6-0090-f111-813c-005056b64545 The project concerns the refurbishment of the Mount Edgcumbe Barrow Centre following damage sustained to the accommodation block by a fire on the afternoon of 04 February 2025. The primary objective of ...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Department for Business and Trade Industry: Data services Description: Short Description This Notice signals BIST's intention to go to market for the provision of Data Pipelines, Analytics and Visualisation (DPAV) services in support of the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) and is for Market Engagement purposes only. The National Digital Twin Programme is a BIS...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Chemonics International, Inc. Industry: Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages 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 ...
LONDON, Aug. 7 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Department for Education Industry: Education and training services Description: The Department for Education is inviting tenders in line with the specification for suppliers to join the existing Lot 9 - DfE Support for the Early Years Sector of the Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals (ECSC) Framework. Suppliers must have successfully responded to al...