LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major partnership with Norway set to secure 2,000 jobs in Scotland until the late 2030s with a further 2,000 roles sustained across the wider UK supply chain. * Deal will see a combined fleet of 13 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates - eight British and at least five Norwegian - operate jointly in Northern Europe, significantly strengthening NATO's northern flank Billions of pounds will be pumped into the Sco...
LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK announces new life-saving support for pregnant women and new mothers, and menstrual hygiene kits for thousands of women and girls * Foreign Secretary calls for a full resumption of aid into Gaza, as women and girls risk pregnancy complications and disease * It comes amid 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with 'women and girls bearing the brunt of the suffering' Against a backdrop of an appalling h...
LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major export deal sustains 4,000 UK jobs including more than 2,000 in Scotland. * £10 billion boost to UK economy is expected to support more than 400 British companies, delivering on the Government's Plan for Change. * Norway's biggest ever defence procurement deal will see a combined fleet of 13 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates - eight British and at least five Norwegian - operate jointly in North...
LONDON, Aug. 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hundreds of thousands of children will benefit from improved attendance, calmer classrooms and government support as the Education Secretary tells parents to join a united effort to get children at their desks and ready to learn. Bridget Phillipson is starting the new school year by calling time on bad behaviour as shocking new data shows seven out of every 30 classroom minutes are lost to kids kicking off. The...
LONDON, Aug. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is warning criminals that they face prison as it cracks down on the illicit trade in unlicensed botulinum toxin products, commonly referred to as Botox, used in cosmetic procedures. The MHRA's Criminal Enforcement Unit has launched a number of criminal investigations following a spike in hospital admissions believed to be linked to the use of unlicen...
LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Chemonics International, Inc. Industry: Research and development services and related consultancy services Description: Chemonics Group UK Ltd (Chemonics) invites you to submit a Tender for IT equipment procurement under the Syria Education Programme (II). The ITT Pack includes: Volume 1 - Key Procurement Information Volume 2 - Instructions to Tenderers and Evaluation C...
LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS SUBSIDIARY COMPANY LIMITED Industry: Modular and portable buildings Description: Supply and fit out of Modular Wards at Gloucester Royal Hospital Closing date: 2025-09-19T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2027-09-30T00:00:00+01:00 Value of contract: GBP11000000 Location of contract: South West About the buyer: ...
LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Advance Northumberland Limited Industry: Architectural and related services and Monitoring and control services Description: Design Team to support the development of a key strategic asset within the Commercial Property Portfolio of Advance Northumberland. The site is a retail and leisure centre in South East Northumberland. Closing date: 2025-09-12T17:00:00+01:00 Con...
LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: West Herts College Industry: Computer equipment and supplies Description: West Herts College (the College) require a small number of Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus devices for use within its Watford campus. The requirement is as follows: Quantity - 10 Specification: 12.7" (16GB 256GB) - Tidal Teal + Pen & Keyboard Alternative brands will not be considered. Please complete the att...
LONDON, Aug. 29 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED Industry: Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) and Database and operating software package and Data storage services and Data supply services Description: Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to support the p...