LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Social landlordshave acrucial role in building more and better homes for people who need them. However,ongoing financial pressures, including making much-needed investment in existing homes,mean that there is little margin for errorand trade-offs will be necessary, although the risks are not evenly distributed across the sector. Somechallengescome fromwithin the sector,such as therecordspend onimprovingthe qualit...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: It will replace old-fashioned paper methods with more flexible, future-proof digital assessments. The first candidates will switch to digital assessments in their exams during the first half of 2026. Itis the latest inarecentseries ofdevelopments in UKmaritimetraining:the launch ofelectronic Training Record Books(eTRBs),andtheroll-outin SeptemberoftheMCA'supdated, modern syllabus. They are all part of the Cadet ...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Submit your appeal online - dates for your diary * From 1 December 2025-youwill no longerbe able torequest,and we willcease issuing,paperplanningappealforms * From 1April2026-paper appeal forms will no longer be accepted by the Planning Inspectorate.Instead, planning appeals must besubmittedvia theAppeal a Planning Decisionservice. Only planning appeals currently in scope Thechangesare onlycurrentlyapplica...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Latest figures show less than a third (28.9%) of people with one or more long-term health conditions (LTHCs) have had a flu vaccine. 9 million aged under 65's in clinical risk groups are eligible but just 40% vaccinated last year (2024 to 25) - leaving over 5 million missing out and unprotected. Uptake of the flu vaccine in older adults, aged 65 and over, is higher - 61.5% this year to date; and 74.9% overall fo...
LONDON, Nov. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Many more UK businesses are now expected to have to complete processing statements as a result of changes to import controls being introduced by the EU in the New Year. The changes to processing statement requirements are part of wider changes to the EU Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations. As part of these updates, there will be changes for storage documents, to be named non-manipulation ...
LONDON, Nov. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Industry: Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts and Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment and Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment and Demolition services of vehicles and Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment and Operation of electrical ...
LONDON, Nov. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: West Herts College Industry: Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services and Building consultancy services and Systems consultancy services Description: West Herts College are seeking a comprehensive proposal to address current challenges and future needs related to our door access system. The goal is to ensure any solution aligns with our operational re...
LONDON, Nov. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Hastoe Housing Association Limited Industry: Overhaul and refurbishment work and Fitted kitchens and Refurbishment work Description: The Kitchen Replacement Program involves the comprehensive refurbishment of existing kitchens in residential properties. The aim of the project is to upgrade fittings, plumbing installations, electrical installations, decoration, wall and f...
LONDON, Oct. 21 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council Industry: Architectural design services Description: South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a partner to work with us to deliver a number of small sites (likely 10 units or less) for Affordable Rent. It is expected that the number of sites will be between 5 - 10 during the contract period (not guaranteed) . Should you be i...
LONDON, Nov. 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL Industry: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Description: Hythe Town Council is inviting applications to carry out significant tree felling works to remove trees affected by Ash Dieback disease in it's woodlands at Eaton Lands. Contractors will need to create suitable access points, remove trees, demonstrate be...