LONDON, July 23 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED Industry: Bombs and Explosives detection system Description: We are inviting expressions of Interest from qualified UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) contractors to carry out risk assessments and mitigation works to ensure the safety of personnel, contractors, and the public during our works. The appointed contractor will be responsible ...
LONDON, July 23 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: London Borough of Hackney Industry: Health and social work services Description: Hackney Council's Procurement Team will shortly be undertaking a market engagement exercise in relation to sexual health pathology services. This initiative is intended to inform future commissioning decisions for sexual health services in City and Hackney, and potentially across the wider ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * NEW figures show trade deal with India will deliver £50 million for Northern Ireland's economy as part of the Plan for Change * Advanced manufacturing and engineering, whiskey producers and services and technology sectors set to benefit from growth following a reduction or near elimination of tariffs * Comes as Prime Minister and Trade Secretary welcome Prime Minister Modi and Commerce Minister to ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to make shipping and sea travel greener, boosting local economies, and supporting jobs and skills * decarb funding is helping to revitalise Glasgow's strong shipbuilding heritage, as Maritime Minister heralds a new Scottish-built high-techwing sail which can save ships up to 40% per annum in fuel and emissions * latest boost builds on over ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Signing of new UK-Australia AUKUS treaty protects our seas, supports over 21,000 UK jobs and underpins up to £20 billion exports potential. * Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary in Australia alongside UK's Carrier Strike Group - demonstrating government's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. * New treaty unlocks greater economic cooperation and delivers on the Government's Plan for Change. A ne...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Business leaders have strongly welcomed the signing of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, as Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds and India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, signed the landmark trade deal. The £4.8bn trade deal will unlock economic growth for each region and nation of the UK, and is widely backed by large and small businesses across aerospace, financial and professi...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has begun an inspection of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK. As Independent Chief Inspector, I am inviting anyone with knowledge or first-hand experience of refusals and cancellations of permission to enter the UK to submit evidence to inform this inspection. I would be pleased to hear about both what is working well and w...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is inviting nominations for the award of King's Counsel Honoris Causa. Nomination forms must be completed and returned to MOJ by 23:55 on Friday 19 September 2025. To make a nomination, please complete and submit a nomination form via this link.. KC HONORIS CAUSA - HONORARY KC This is an honorary award unique to the legal profession. It is a dedicated opportunity, made by royal pr...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More 2,000 extra GPs have now been hired across the country after government action to slash red tape * Independent survey shows progress on ending the 8am scramble, with patients finding it easier to contact GP practices * Plan for Change is shifting care out of hospital and into the community as government brings back the family doctor Millions more GP appointments are now being delivered across the country ...
LONDON, July 24 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Environment Agency has expanded its flood warning service across Cheadle, Stockport and the Platt Bridge area of Wigan to ensure more people than ever across Greater Manchester are warned about any imminent risk of flooding. The new flood warnings cover almost 800 homes and businesses and will see a warning message issued when flooding is forecast and then again to warn users if impacts are likely. Flood wa...