LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: LadyMayor, thank you very much for hosting this event today and goodafternoon,everyone.It'sa real pleasure to be with you today. Under this one roof we have many leaders and decision makers needed to spark that next generation of defence innovation that we need to keep our country safe and support our allies.So,thank you for giving up your valuable time to be here. I'mhonoured that I get to speak aswa...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Looking around this room, I see people who have spent years building connections between our countries. People who understand that strong partnerships are built through trust, shared ambition and long-term commitment. Like many of you, I've cared about Africa, deeply, for a long time. I still remember the optimism and sense of shared purpose in 2005, when governments, charities, campaigners and citiz...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Chair, The Director General's reportisclear. Syriahastakensignificantstepsto address the legacy of the Assad regime,andtosupport the Agency's efforts to resolve nuclear safeguards issueswhichhave been outstanding for fifteen years. Today isanopportunityto recognise Syria's journey,and for this Board todemonstrateits shared commitment to the international non-proliferation architecture and the value of ...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Thank you everybody. It's a great pleasure to be here this morning. I'd like to thank the NFU for convening today's Back British Farming Day reception, which is an opportunity to celebrate the tireless work of our farmers and growers in producing high-quality food, nurturing our natural world and sustaining the beating heart of Britain's rural communities. I think today is an opportunity to wear a whe...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Private renters willbenefitfrom stronger protections, greatertransparencyand more confidence in the homes they rent under the next phase of the government's Renters' Rights Act reforms. Through a new national landlord registration service and a clearer route to challenge rent increases in England, renters will be able to make more informed choices about where they live and resolve disputes with their landlord mo...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Improved online service makes it easier to register for Self Assessment. * People new to Self Assessment need to notify HMRC by 5 October and those who no longer need to complete a taxreturnshould notify HMRC as soon as possible. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched an improved registration service making it easier than ever to register for Self Assessment. Anyone who is unsure if they need to submit a ...
LONDON, Sept. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A small for-profit social housing landlord has failed to meet the Regulator of Social Housing's Governance and Financial Viability Standard in regulatory judgements published today (9 September 2026). Keystage CIC informed RSH in December 2025 about significant liquidity issues, and it was added to RSH's gradings under review list. RSH's investigation found weaknesses in the way Keystone managed its financial ri...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Vehicle type: 4 seat Passenger Assistant Required: no Proposed Taxi Route: From: The Beachy Head pub, BN20 7YA To: Ratton Park School, BN21 2XR Frequency: Mon - Fri Daily School Time: 08:40 - 15:00 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net Closing date: 2026-09-14T11:0...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Community Centre Industry: Door frames and Door thresholds and Fire doors Description: Replacement and upgrade of fire doors internal and external to the Cambourne Hub Community Building, High Street, Cambourne, Cambs. The project involves the provision of 21 doors with two external windows above one door. Closing date: 2026-09-22T17:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 202...
LONDON, Sept. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: ONLY BID FOR THIS ROUTE IF YOU CAN MEET THE PA REQUIREMENTS WEEKLY BOARDER. Vehicle type: 06 seat Passenger Assistant Required: Yes. Epilepsy and VNS trained PA Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN20 6JJ, TN22 5RE To: St Piers College Frequency: Monday morning and Friday afternoon Dail...