LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK engagement inAmerica 250 year kicks off withtime capsule exchange * Deputy PM to visit his counterpart in the White House to discuss UK-US special relationship, economicgrowthand long-term peacein Ukraine * DPMtowitnesscourt reforms in Toronto that introduced judge-only trials helping speed up justice for victims The Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, will today(Wednesday7 January)begin atwo-dayvisit to Was...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Fiona Bloor and Terry Thatcher from the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. They are among a number of armed forces personnel and civilians who have been granted state honours by His Majesty The King. Fiona Bloor has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to geograph...
LONDON, Jan. 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Two men were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 6 January 2026) for taking advantage of people seeking immigration advice, including some of those most in need and some of the most vulnerable in our society. The pair were convicted of separate offences, including providing unregulated immigration advice and services, and defrauding vulnerable individuals through false representation. One of th...
LONDON, Jan. 6 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Wootton Parish Council Industry: Grounds maintenance services Description: Wootton is a large village situated to the south west of Bedford. Wootton Parish Council's Grass Cutting contract is due for renewal on 1st April 2026. The contract will run for a period of three years, ending 31st March 2029. Areas include highways verges within the 30MPH village limits plus seve...
LONDON, Jan. 6 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Salford City College Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Salford City College - Provision of Student Transport Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16964. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16964 as the reason for re...
LONDON, Jan. 6 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council Industry: Drainage works Description: Surrey Heath Borough Council requires construction services to undertake a series of repairs to the foul and surface water drainage systems that serve Camberley Theatre. Closing date: 2026-01-16T00:00:00Z Contract duration: 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z to 2026-04-03T00:00:00+01:00 Value of contract: GBP25000 t...
LONDON, Jan. 6 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL Industry: Grounds maintenance services Description: Tender for the provision of grounds maintenance for Cranbrook and Sissinghurst parish council's recreation grounds, cemeteries, car parks and allotments. To apply see more information section. Closing date: 2026-02-06T23:59:00Z Contract duration: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 202...
LONDON, Jan. 6 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council Industry: Canteen and catering services and Meal-cooking services and Prepared meals and Catering services and Meal-serving services and Meal-preparation services Description: The Council are looking for a new caterer for the Houghton Regis Day Centre. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you throug...
LONDON, Jan. 6 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Nottinghamshire County Council Industry: Social work services with accommodation Description: The Council's current contract for the provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation service operating in the Locality (as defined below) expired on 31 July 2022. The Council has awarded new contracts for the provision of 16+ Supported Accommodation service in the Locality which comm...
LONDON, Jan. 6 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Kilnbridge Construction Services Ltd Industry: Aggregates and Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates Description: Kilnbridge have secured the HS2 Old Oak Common Station Works Package WP13.01 for construction of the Urban Realm. Part of the scope requires the installation of Cement Bound Granular Material Subbase for the permanent road network. This is completed in ph...