UK JOINS ASEAN SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETING ON TRANSNATIONAL CRIME FOR THE FIRST TIME

LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom has participated for the first time in the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) open consultation, marking a significant milestone in its growing partnership with Southeast Asia on regional security and law enforcement cooperation. The UK was represented by the Home Office Director of International Strategy, Engagement and Devolution. During this event, the UK and Viet...


AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR RICH KNIGHTON KCB ADC FRENG APPOINTED NEW CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE STAFF

LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton KCB ADC FREng to take over from Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC as the next Chief of the Defence Staff, with effect from September 2025. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said: Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton has led the Royal Air Force to deliver on operations across the world, while championing a culture of innovation and...


AI AIRLOCK, CERSIS AND A NEW GLOBAL AI NETWORK FOR HEALTH REGULATORS

LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Marinos Ioannides, Head of Software and AI Medical Devices: If you're anything like me, Summer in Britain is a season of transformation and hope. Gone are the frozen, damp morning dog walks in darkness. Coats and jackets are locked away, half-empty half-forgotten tubes of sun cream emerge from deep cupboards, radiators are joyfully turned off. The same feeling suffuses the Software and AI team here at the MHRA....


BOOST TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FROM THOUSANDS OF EXTRA STAFF

LONDON, June 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 6,700 extra mental health workers have been recruited since July, latest data shows, as the government prepares to announce fundamental reforms to patient support in its 10 Year Health Plan. The latest recruitment milestone means the government is more than halfway towards its target of hiring an extra 8,500 mental health staff by the end of this Parliament, helping get people the care they need so the...


UK Tender Notice: CA16102 - South Devon College tender for e-Portfolio and Learning Software for Apprenticeships

LONDON, June 26 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: South Devon College Industry: Portfolio management services Description: South Devon College tender for e-Portfolio and Learning Software for Apprenticeships. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16102. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16102 as the rea...


UK Tender Notice: Provision of Ad-hoc and Scheduled Taxi Services

LONDON, June 26 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Industry: Taxi services Description: This opportunity is for the provision of taxi services to NHS hospitals in the Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Wakefield, Calderdale and Kirklees areas. Closing date: 2025-07-29T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2028-08-31T00:00:00+01:00 Value of co...


UK Tender Notice: CA16050 - Framework for the provision of Flooring Supplies and Services

LONDON, June 26 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: University of Essex Industry: Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) Description: The contracting authority wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of flooring supplies and services. It is being established to meet the needs of Participating Bodies, and is open for use by all contracting ...


UK Tender Notice: Supply Chain Notice: BLD0366-01 Ship Hall Mega Doors

LONDON, June 26 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Maintenance hangar construction work Description: Survey, Design & Installation of Ship Hall Mega Doors Building 1/122 Ship Hall B was built in 2003. The north elevation has a large opening (circa 47.1 m x 32.3 m) completed by two vertical lift fabric doors, separated by a removeable central mullion. Both doors and mullion are in a poor mat...


UK Tender Notice: GSV4021 - Special Inquiry - Committee Videos

LONDON, June 26 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords Industry: Services in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production Description: Special Inquiry - Committee Videos Closing date: 2025-07-18T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2026-07-31T00:00:00+01:00 Value of contract: GBP25000 Location of contract: United Kingdom About the buyer: ...


UK Tender Notice: Activity Plan, Community Consultation & Co-Production Consultant

LONDON, June 26 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST Industry: Public relations consultancy services Description: St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust is currently in the development phase of a project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hirable event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wis...