LONDON, Sept. 18 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Reinforced-concrete structures Description: The overarching requirement of this project is to develop and prepare comprehensive designs for the removal and replacement of the RAAC slab units, undertake all enabling and necessary associated works and subsequently install and commission the replacement solution. The RAAC slabs are present in...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Mr. President. We thank the Special Rapporteur for their latest update and continued efforts to monitor the human rights situation in Burundi. We urge the government of Burundi to allow him full access and to reopen the OHCHR country office. Mr. President, following the recent elections, we again welcome the non-violent and timely way in which they were conducted. However, we note with concern the s...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Hounslow Council, the Ministry of Defence (MOD), and the Greater London Authority (GLA) have today announced their intention to work together to deliver one of west London's most ambitious regeneration projects on MOD land in Feltham. As the centrepiece of Hounslow Council's 'Future Feltham' masterplan this site will transform the town centre, breathing new life into the area and delivering a significant number...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor Rachel Reeves will today (Friday 18 September) attend the EU finance ministers meeting for the second time * UK set to deepen ties in defence and trade, to create a safer, more prosperous Europe * Chancellor will push for trade rules to help British business and the international investment needed to deliver growth and higher living standards for working people Building on the hard work do...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Microplastics, which arise from fragmentation of the plastic waste released into the environment, are accumulated in all environmental compartments at an unprecedented scale and hence are considered critical persistent pollutants of an increasing global concern. In response to global issues associated with microplastics pollution, the Government Chemist, with support from the expertise of the National Measureme...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK Government to replace failed Legacy Act and replace the ICRIR with a reformed Legacy Commission to find answers for families - the unfinished business of the GFA * Irish authorities to provide the fullest possible co-operation with UK investigations, and investigate all unresolved Troubles-related incidents in Ireland. * UK Government will legislate to end the former Government's immunity plan for terrorist...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * DASA's Novel Technology for Intervening in Non-Compressible Haemorrhage competition launched during DSEI opening keynote * Innovator pitches held for the Support to Operations event, demonstrating high sector engagement * UKDI announced £1.5 million investment for Regional Defence and Security Clusters over next 2 years The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) demonstrated its important role within UK...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The recent cyber incident is having a significant impact on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and on the wider automotive supply chain. The Government, including government cyber experts, are in contact with the company to support the task of restoring production operations, and are working closely with JLR to understand any impacts on the supply chain. On Friday 19 September, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trad...
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: I welcome the release ofPeter and Barbara Reynolds from detention in Afghanistan, and I know this long-awaited news will come as a huge relief to them and their family. I want to pay tribute to the vital role played by Qatar, including The Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, in securing their freedom. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
LONDON, Sept. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Raja Imtiaz obtained two Bounce Back Loans for his travel company in 2020, despite businesses being entitled to only one loan under the scheme * Imtiaz dishonestly claimed on his second application that it was his only loan request when he had already received the first £50,000 payment * The 52-year-old has been jailed and disqualified as a company director following investigations by the Insolven...