LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Juliana Correa, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Guatemala, visited the Office of the Organization of American States (OAS) in the Adjacency Zone on 12 August. The OAS Office plays a key role in promoting dialogue, trust, and peaceful cooperation between the communities of Guatemala and Belize along the Adjacency Line, while the territorial dispute remains under consideration by the International Court of Jus...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Scottish Government's Government Expenditure and Revenue (GERS) figures for 2024-25 show that people in Scotland benefit by £2,669 more per head of additional spending compared to the UK average, as a result of the redistribution of wealth throughout the UK, and the impact of our Plan for Change. This is an increase of £358 on the previous year [£2,311 in 2023-24]. In 2024-25, £91.4 billi...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: PackUK has appointed members to 3 of its key advisory groups. These voluntary advisory groups, alongside the Scheme Administrator Steering Group, will support the continued development and delivery of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme (pEPR). They play an important role in shaping the UK's packaging waste reforms: * Recyclability Assessment Methodology Technical Advisory Committee * Effi...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Foreign Secretary, David Lammy said: "Shocking reports are emerging of the latest assault by the Rapid SupportForces (RSF) in and around El Fasher, North Darfur. In Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDP), attacks earlier this week killed at least 40 defenceless civilians who had already fled violence in El Fasher. "As fighting intensifies, exit routes from El Fasher remain blocked, trapping hundr...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Get Involved The Marine Management Organisation are hosting in-person East Marine Plan development events to provide an update on Issues with Supporting Evidence, plan objectives and plan options. This is also an opportunity for stakeholders to help shape the development of the East Marine Plan by providing valuable input on draft plan policies. There are three opportunities for stakeholders to attend an event:...
India, Aug. 12 -- In an era that often rewards noise over nuance, Shane Nathaniel stands apart as a gentle personality for change. Born on May 1, 1980, in Toronto, Canada, his journey from a curious young student to an influential leader in international business and geographic information science has been marked not by flashes of publicity, but by an unwavering commitment to purpose, precision, and community impact.His Educational Journey That paved the way for himShane Nathaniel emerged from h...
LONDON, Aug. 11 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: General Medical Council (GMC) Industry: Administration services Description: GMCSI is seeking a part time independent consultant(s) to support the General Manager on regulatory consulting and training projects, business development and general administration. Closing date: 2025-08-26T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2028-10-01T00:00:00+01...
LONDON, Aug. 11 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: The Growth Company Industry: Exhibition equipment and Exhibition stands and Direct marketing services and Promotional services and Customer survey services and Customer satisfaction survey and Event services and Cultural event organisation services and Festival organisation services and Fair and exhibition organisation services and Advertising photography services and Sp...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 40,000 future builders, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and plumbers will get cutting edge skills to get Britain building at state-of-the-art Technical Excellence Colleges unveiled today (Tuesday 12 August). The specialist colleges will be in every region of England to deliver the workforce needed to turbocharge the building of new homes, schools and hospitals, helping to realise every Brit's dre...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * David Smith submitted false VAT returns on behalf of long-established Scottish machinery firm Balgownie Limited across a three-year period * In total, more than £1.5 million was undeclared to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) between 2019 and 2022 * Smith has been banned as a director for 11 years and the company was bought out of administration by another firm last year, with 15 jobs saved The director of a ...