UK Tender Notice: Redcar Town Clock - Repairs

LONDON, May 11 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Industry: Roof repair and maintenance work and Concrete repair work and Repair and maintenance services Description: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process to provide the Council with repairs to the listed structure, King Edward VII Memorial Clock. Please be advised that Redcar & Cleveland Borough Coun...


UK Tender Notice: Maintenance and Grave Preparation Contract

LONDON, May 11 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Winchcombe Town Council Industry: Cemetery services and Cemetery maintenance services Description: Tenders are invited for the maintenance of and grave preparation within Winchcombe Cemeteries, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The contract will commence 1 July 2026 for a period of five years. Please note that tender submissions will be accepted for both the maintenance AND g...


UK Tender Notice: Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

LONDON, May 11 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 0LF To: ARK Little Ridge Primary Academy, TN37 7LR Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:50 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net Closing date: 2026-06-01T10:00:...


UK Tender Notice: Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats)

LONDON, May 11 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Proposed Taxi Route: From: RH17 7EW To: Manor Green College, Crawley RH11 0DX Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00. This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net Closing date: 2026-05-13T16:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-05-18T01...


UK Tender Notice: Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

LONDON, May 11 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN27 3ND To: Parkland Infant and Junior School, BN22 9QJ Frequency: 5 days a week Daily School Time: Monday to Friday 08:50-15:30. Comments: PA required This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net Closing date: 2026-05-13T16:00:00+01:00 Contrac...


GOVERNMENT STEPS UP ACTION TO STRENGTHEN CYBER DEFENCES AS UK CYBER INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO GROW

LONDON, May 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Businesses encouraged to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge to strengthen defences against fast-evolving AI-enabled threats * New figures show UK cyber security sector revenue has risen 11% to £14.7 billion, with firms up 20% to 2,603 * Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to continue through Parliament following the King's Speech,demonstratingthe government's long-term commitment to strengthen Britain's foundation...


END OF THE ROAD FOR UNOFFICIAL DRIVING TEST BOOKING SERVICES

LONDON, May 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has introduced new rules for car driving test bookings, putting learners firmly in control of their own booking. The change means it is now against the law for third parties, including unofficial test booking and cancellation finder services, as well as driving instructors, to make bookings for someone else. It's also a breach of DVSA's terms and conditions for the ...


52ND UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF HUMAN RIGHTS: UK STATEMENT ON LATVIA

LONDON, May 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you Vice President, The UK recognises the challenging security environment in which Latvia operates, including sustained Russian hostility, cyber and hybrid threats, and disinformation campaigns aimed at undermining democratic institutions and social cohesion. We welcome Latvia's ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, and t...


52ND UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF HUMAN RIGHTS: UK STATEMENT ON SOLOMON ISLANDS

LONDON, May 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thank you, Madam Vice President, The United Kingdom commends Solomon Islands' progress in implementing recommendations from its last review, including efforts to combat violence against women and girls through the Family Protection Act and the National Policy to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls (2021 - 2027). We also welcome steps Solomon Islands has taken to raise awareness of CEDAW at provincial and ...


UNKNOWN LANARKSHIRE SOLDIER OF WORLD WAR TWO NAMED FOLLOWING NEW RESEARCH

LONDON, May 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thepreviously unidentified grave of aScottishsoldier who gave his life in World War2hasbeenidentifiedinSicily83 years after his death. CplGilbert Nay Hamiltonserved with7thBattalionArgyll & Sutherland Highlandersand died nearGerbini, Sicily,on21 July1943. Today's(12 May 2026)serviceatthe Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC)Catania War Cemeterysawhisgrave rededicated in hisname,witha newly inscribed headst...