LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Quicker redress and compensation through the Energy Ombudsman * Crackdown on energy brokers to stamp out exploitation * Protections for businesses when installing smart meters Families and small businesses are set to benefit from greater protections and consumer rights when things go wrong in the energy market. Plans to strengthen the Energy Ombudsman will help customers resolve disputes with their suppliers,...
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New government drive to make menopause advice a part of free health checks will help millions of women get the care they need * Menopause questions and help to be included in routine NHS health checks for first time nationally, raising awareness of symptoms and giving women the confidence to seek help * Marks major shift in women's healthcare as Government overhauls outdated systems as part of mission t...
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Public invited to share views on reforms including dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, and bereavement leave. * Business and workers to shape trade union reforms, including employer duty to inform workers of their right to join a union. * Reforms will help establish a modern-day workplace, central to the Government's vision of growth and national renewal as part of the Plan for Cha...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New funding will fast-track ground-breaking innovations such as drones delivering medicines in the Scottish islands to firefighters using AI to spot fire risks faster * Slashing unnecessary red tape will help NHS patients, improve safety and speed up delivery of public services * Regulatory Innovation Office will reduce the burden for innovative businesses such as drones and engineering biology that could be wo...
LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Government announces plan to repeal presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989 * New evidence shows that always prioritising contact can perpetuate child abuse in the worst cases * Part of Plan for Change to protect children, standing up for victims and restoring faith in the justice system The repeal is founded on the clear principle that every child deserves to be safe - yet new evidence ...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Ltd Industry: Demolition, site preparation and clearance work and Demolition work Description: The works comprise the refurbishment and waterproofing of the existing sub-basement areas, including associated builders' works, drainage, mechanical, and electrical installations. The purpose of the project is to provide a fully tanked, dry, a...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council Industry: Architectural design services Description: South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a partner to work with us to deliver a number of small sites (likely 10 units or less) for Affordable Rent. It is expected that the number of sites will be between 5 - 10 during the contract period (not guaranteed) . Should you be i...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Industry: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy and Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting and Research and development services and related consultancy services and Services related to the oil and gas industry and Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: University of Bristol Industry: Clinical-waste collection services and Clinical-waste disposal services and Removal services of biological waste Description: The University of Bristol intends to procure in the near future, the next iteration of a contract for Animal Carcass Waste and Disposal services. The University wishes to identify UK based providers to determine th...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Lincolnshire County Council Industry: Education and training services Description: Lincolnshire County Council is preparing to establish an Open Framework Agreement under the Light Touch Regime for the delivery of Adult Skills and Employment Programmes. This long-term commercial route to market will underpin the delivery of the CCA skills devolution from 2026/27 onwards...