LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New standalone Defence Housing Service to put Forces First, prioritising needs of military personnel, families and veterans. * New and renewed homes will meet modern property standards comparable to high-quality professional landlords. * Defence Secretary to meet military families benefiting from improved accommodation. A new Defence Housing Service will be the centrepiece of a 'Forces First' approach i...
LONDON, Nov. 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A statement from the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Professor William Webster. I am delighted to have been appointed as the next Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, and I look forward to a busy and challenging time in the role. I am committed to playing an active role in meeting the challenge that developments in new technology pose, for example around biometrics, overt surveillance...
LONDON, Nov. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over half of children aren't getting the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity, with levels set to drop this autumn and winter - and around 8 in 10 parents underestimating how much movement kids need. * The campaign is backed by Alex and Olivia Bowen, Max Whitlock, Beth Tweddle, and Joe Wicks, who has shared top tips for parents getting active with children, as research uncovers impact parents have on th...
LONDON, Nov. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New government strategy to deliver 'generational renewal' to fix UK military housing and get Britain building, backed by £9bn investment. * Biggest upgrade to Armed Forces housing in over half a century with more than 40,000 military homes to be modernised, refurbished or rebuilt - delivering on manifesto pledge to strengthen support for the Armed Forces community who sacrifice so much for our country. * St...
LONDON, Nov. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New paper published today commits UK to major reform in rare therapies * Bold new rulebook for rare therapies is being written, for publication next year * ≈3.5 million people in UK affected by rare disease but only 5% of rare diseases have approved treatment * MHRA reforms will speed up path for rare therapies from discovery to delivery The rulebook for rare disease therapies will be overhaule...
LONDON, Nov. 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * The Foreign Secretary is in Jordan today to call for increased aid access as a vital step in the pathway to peace * She will visit a warehouse to seefirst-hand the aid that is ready to go in where greater access is urgently needed including further lifting of restrictions and opening more crossings. * And she will announce £6 million in new UK funding for crisis maternity fundingfor women in conflict zones ...
India, Nov. 1 -- Indian deep-tech startup Accubits Invent Pvt Ltd has secured a patent for its revolutionary breath-based VOC sensor, marking a major leap forward in global healthcare innovation. The technology is capable of detecting diseases like cancer, tuberculosis, and metabolic disorders within minutes - positions India at the forefront of non-invasive medical diagnostics.Accubits Invent's patented sensor technology, VolTrac, represents a major breakthrough in non-invasive disease screenin...
India, Nov. 1 -- India's AI revolution just hit a new milestone.Perplexity - an Indian-founded AI-powered knowledge and productivity platform - has claimed the #1 spot on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, overtaking global giants like ChatGPT and Gemini.For a nation long celebrated for its tech talent but often seen as a service hub, this marks a powerful shift: India isn't just powering the world's technology anymore - it's now leading it.From Talent to Product PowerhouseBehind Pe...
LONDON, Oct. 31 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Costain Limited (H7-Heathrow) Industry: Landscaping work for green areas and Safety fencing and Carriageway resurfacing works and Landscaping work and Surfacing work except for roads and Resurfacing works Description: Soft Landscaping There is a requirement for a subcontractor who can support us with our soft landscaping requirements. Removal of existing undergrowth on ...
LONDON, Oct. 31 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Costain Limited (H7-Heathrow) Industry: Landscaping work for green areas and Safety fencing and Carriageway resurfacing works and Landscaping work and Surfacing work except for roads and Resurfacing works Description: Soft Landscaping There is a requirement for a subcontractor who can support us with our soft landscaping requirements. Removal of existing undergrowth on ...