LONDON, Nov. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Valued at £280,000, the sculpture includes a depiction of a woman embroiled in a Victorian scandal * The export bar will allow time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire the sculpture for the nation An export bar has been placed on a rare sculpture by Henri-Joseph Francois, Baron De Triqueti, allowing time for a UK gallery or institution to acquire it. The sculpture is a unique double portrait ...
LONDON, Nov. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The celebration followed an important year for the UK-Pakistan relationship. It saw connectivity between the two countries improve with the lifting of the air safety ban on Pakistani airlines, leading to PIA's first flight to Manchester in 5 years. This year also saw the UK introduce eVisas for students and workers, making travel easier and strengthening ties. 2025 also saw bilateral trade reach £5.5 billio...
LONDON, Nov. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Communities across the UK benefit from award-winning volunteers tackling loneliness, supporting health and preserving local outdoor environments * Megan's Starr Foundation, Ballymacash Sports Academy, Northumbria Basketry Group, Side by Side Counselling and Guernsey Conservation Volunteers among those awarded The award honours groups transforming lives through mental health support, youth services, environment...
LONDON, Nov. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Scotland's dairy sector is celebrating a major export win with Scottish cheese going on sale in Spain for the first time. In a sales drive backed by a £20,000 Brand Scotland investment, the Scottish Dairy Growth Board, Scottish Development International and importer Iber Conseil have joined forces with the UK Government to help Scottish cheese producers enter the Spanish market. Cottage cheese from Yester ...
LONDON, Nov. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £500,000 expansion of Creative Futures, delivered through The King's Trust in partnership with the Elba Hope Foundation, will support 400 more young people across England * More than 100 young people have already taken part in courses in DJing, theatre, visual arts, events and enterprise, through the project's first year * Investment announced during Discover! Creative Careers Month - a government programm...
LONDON, Nov. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Charity Commission has set an expectation that the Archbishops' Council should implement independent safeguarding structures as endorsed by the Church's General Synod in February 2025 within 18 months from now - a year sooner than current plans indicate - and in the meantime, put robust interim measures in place to keep people safe. The expectation is part of a Regulatory Action Plan issued to the Archbishop...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Cheadle Town Council Industry: Construction work Description: Cheadle Town Council - Engagement Statement Cemetery Extension Project- Park Lane Cheadle Cheadle Town Council is preparing to invite tenders for the forthcoming Cemetery Extension Project and is seeking to gauge potential interest from suitably qualified contractors and organisations ahead of the formal tend...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Industry: Medical equipments Description: We are tendering for a clinical engineer service to support our management of medical devices across Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT). The contract will start from 1st April 2026 and initially run for 3 years with the option for OHFT to extend by a maximum of a further 2 years (5 years...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: United Colleges Group Industry: Security services Description: PROVISION OF GUARDING SECURITY SERVICES FOR UNITED COLLEGES GROUP ON SITE AT ALL CAMPUSES To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16677. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16677 as the reason fo...
LONDON, Nov. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office Industry: Surveillance and security systems and devices Description: The British High Commission in South Africa would like requests to participate in the upcoming tender for HANWHA CCTV security systems supply, installation and maintenance. The tender will be restricted for security reasons and only service providers who will...