UN FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR CLEAN ENERGY AND DECARBONISATION PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: If your business offers innovation that can deliver real‑world emissions reductions in developing countries, and can be scaled and commercialised, this is a unique opportunity. The call is issued under the Accelerate‑to‑Demonstrate (A2D) Facility and is an invitation to submit full written grant proposals for large‑scale demonstration projects that are ready to be implemented and brought to...


NEW STUDENTS IN ENGLAND REMINDED TO APPLY FOR STUDENT FINANCE BEFORE DEADLINE

LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging new full-time undergraduate students in England who plan to start university or college this autumn to apply for student finance before the deadline. Students should submit their applications by Friday 15 May to help ensure their tuition fee and maintenance loan funding is in place for the start of the academic year, subject to eligibility being confirmed. In the 24/25 ac...


SECOND WORLD WAR VETERANS TO TRAVEL TO OVERSEAS COMMEMORATIONS PAID FOR BY THE GOVERNMENT

LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Second World War veteranswilltraveloverseasforcommemorations of the Normandy LandingsandtheBattle of Arnhem,paid forbythe Government. This commitment ensures that thosewhoserved can attend remembrance ceremoniesinEurope, returning tosites ofprofoundhistoricaland personalimportance. TheMinistry ofDefence(MOD)willprovide thefundingtothe Royal British Legion,which offers lifelong support and expert advice to the Arm...


IAGCI INVITES TENDERS TO EVALUATE HOME OFFICE COUNTRY INFORMATION PRODUCTS ON SYRIA AND BANGLADESH

LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Section 48(2)(j) of the UK Borders Act 2007provides that the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) shall: consider and make recommendations about . the content of information about conditions in countries outside the United Kingdom which the Secretary of State compiles and makes available, for purposes connected with immigration and asylum, to immigration officers and other officials. To ...


THE AAIB HAS DISPATCHED A TEAM TO TORRIDON, HIGHLAND

LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The AAIB has started an investigation into an accident involving a EC145 helicopter which ditched into Loch Torridon and subsequently recovered to dry land on Thursday 7 May 2026. A multi-disciplinary team including inspectors with expertise in aircraft operations, engineering and recorded data have been deployed to gather evidence and make enquiries. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


ANNIVERSARY STATEMENT: EXODUS DELTAJET 500 STINGRAY, G-CMYY

LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into a fatal accident involving an Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray flex-wing microlight (registration G-CMYY) which occurred during landing. The aircraft struck a wire fence at the approach end of Runway 11, pitched up and rolled beyond inverted, before hitting the ground on its right side, fatally injuring the pilot and seriously injuring the rear-seat passe...


SUFFRAGAN BISHOP OF BRIXWORTH: 8TH MAY 2026

LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The King has approved the nomination of the Venerable Dr Alexander James Hughes, Archdeacon of Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely, to the Suffragan See of Brixworth, in the Diocese of Peterborough, in succession to the Right Reverend John Holbrook MA, following his retirement. Alex was educated at Greyfriars Hall, Oxford and St. Edmund's College, Cambridge and trained for ministry at Westcott House, Cambridge. He se...


UK PROVIDES CYCLONE SUPPORT TO SOLOMON ISLANDS.

LONDON, May 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected and commend the leadership of the Solomon Islands Government, local authorities and communities for their swift response, alongside humanitarian partners. UK support is helping people recover, rebuild, and stay safe in four key areas: Supporting children and families to recover Under this area the UK has providedUS$150,000to enable United Nations Children's F...


UK Tender Notice: Harlington School Catering Tender 2026

LONDON, May 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD Industry: School meals Description: The Harlington School in Hayes, is seeking to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor to deliver high-quality catering services across the school. Harlington is looking for a provider with a strong track record of managing catering operations of a similar scale within the high school sector...


UK Tender Notice: Expression of Interest - Connect to Work: Liverpool City Region (LCR)

LONDON, May 7 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: The Growth Company Industry: Supporting services for the government and Government services and General personnel services for the government and Job search services and Personnel-training services and Career guidance services and Special education services and E-learning services and Training programme services and Personal development training services and Guidance and c...