LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scope and eligibility The British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, aims to support short-term interventions valued at up to US$95,000 that focus on preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. Proposals should also promote and protect fundamental human rights in Costa Rica. We welcome proposals from legally constituted non-governmental, non-profit, civil society and multilateral organisations working to com...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Special Representative for Nature, Ruth Davis, reaffirmed support to the Philippines on climate and nature, and strengthened partnership around nature finance, innovation, adaptive and resilient food systems, oceans, and biodiversity. During her visit, Davis met with Philippine Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla, which underscored the UK and the Philippines' shared commitment to protecting nature. By worki...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK to launch campaign in Spain and Germany to showcase the benefits of working with UK researchers and businesses through Horizon Europe. * Horizon Europe is the world's largest research and Innovation programme, with a budget of over £82 billion (€95.5 billion) and runs until 2027. * International research collaboration with key partners like Spain and Germany is an important driver of economic grow...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: In a video message posted this morning, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said: Britain's economy isn't broken. But I know it's not working well enough for working people. Bills are high. Getting ahead feels tougher. You put more in, get less out. That has to change. We've got huge potential - world-leading brands, dynamic industries, brilliant universities, and a skilled workforce. We're a global...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * new sanctions target those supporting Putin's attempts to forcibly deport and indoctrinate Ukraine's children and erase their Ukrainian cultural heritage * package of 11 designations includes leading Russian officials and state-linked youth organisations * defence intelligence demonstrates that Russia is pursuing a long-standing Russification policy in illegally temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, seek...
LONDON, Sept. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The EU is set to update its requirements for Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations and so everyone involved in the UK's seafood supply to the EU now has a role to play in ensuring our exports can continue to flow smoothly once the changes come in to effect on 10 January next year. The Fish, Trace, Ship campaign, led by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), will make clear what action w...
India, Sept. 2 -- London, September 2, 2025 - The established entrepreneur and philanthropist, CA Abhay Bhutada, was honoured with the Bharat Bhushan Award at the 2025 Lokmat Global Economic Convention in London.The award was presented to him by the Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Resources, Anil Agarwal, and the Chairman of Gulf Oil International, Sanjay Hinduja. The other eminent personalities present at the stage, along with CAAbhay Butada at the time, were Minister of State for Social Justic...
India, Sept. 2 -- India's biggest film marketing agency, MAX Marketing, has completed 10 glorious years - a decade that has redefined how Indian films are promoted and celebrated. What began in 2015 as a boutique agency under the leadership of Varun Gupta has today become a powerhouse with over 150 campaigns across Hindi, South Indian, and regional cinema. From blockbusters like RRR, Animal, Kabir Singh, Kalki 2898 AD, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Drishyam 2, and Crew to socially relevant films such as Pa...
India, Sept. 2 -- Flying Beyond Borders: From UAVs to NeuroCalm 42, the Indo-Gulf corridor prepares for a new era of innovation.A new chapter in Indo-Gulf collaboration has been written with Aerobott, India's drone technology and AI pioneer, and BrainHap, the neuroscience-driven education innovator, announcing their entry into Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain.Aerobott will establish a Drone Manufacturing Facility and a Center of Excellence (CoE) that will train youth and professionals in ...
LONDON, Sept. 1 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Castle Donington Parish Council Industry: Grounds maintenance services Description: Grounds maintenance contract for all areas in Castle Donington, including playing fields, open spaces, grass verges, cemetery and closed churchyard. Closing date: 2025-10-10T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z to 2030-02-28T00:00:00Z Value of contract: GBP300000 Lo...