LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sarah is a Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA), and Specialist Member of the Institute of Risk Management (SIRM). She spent her executive career as an internal auditor and business risk assurance professional, travelling internationally and specialising in the 'GRACE' (Governance, Risk Management, Assurance, Controls and Efficiency) subjects across a broad range of business a...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Background In March 2025, the Evaluation Task Force (ETF) announced Phase 4 of its Evaluation Accelerator Fund (EAF). The EAF is a competitive grant fund and supports research and evaluation projects that: * create actionable evidence in government priority areas that informs public spending or policy decisions; * tackle evidence gaps in government priority areas; or * provide robust evidence of financial or ef...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The 33rd edition of the Pontignano Conference took place between the University of Siena and the Certosa di Pontignano on 16 and 17 October 2025. This is the most important event on the UK-Italy bilateral agenda, organised by the British Embassy in Italy and the British Council. Chaired by Lord David Willetts and Hon. Alessandro Cattaneo, this year's Conference focused on the crucial themes of "Growth and Resili...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ambassador Correa was accompanied by the six-NGO Seascape Partnership and community representatives, as part of two marine conservation initiatives supported by the British government: Darwin and OCEAN. During the visit, the Ambassador toured marine protected areas and the fishing communities of Chachahuate and East End in the Cayos Cochinos Marine National Monument, Salado Barra in Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refug...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * One-stop shop to cut red tape and remove barriers for global firms investing in UK financial services * Partnership between Treasury, regulators and City of London to deliver growth for working people * Targets high-value job creation in every region - from Leeds to Liverpool, Belfast to Bristol The new 'concierge' service willhelp global financial services firms pick locations, navigate regulation and get to ...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Companies marketing medicines for small pet animals that are exempt from the requirements of a Marketing Authorisation (MA) under Schedule 6 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR), must submit an annual list of products currently on the market to the VMD by 17 November 2025. This deadline applies to all registered companies, regardless of when they first registered. This requirement follows changes to the...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty King Charles III has approved the award of Honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) to Mr. Atsushi Horiba in recognition of his services to the UK automotive sector. As Chairman & Group CEO of HORIBA Group, headquartered in Japan, Mr. Horiba has contributed to the development of new technologies in critical sectors for the future of the UKautomotive industry through th...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty King Charles III has approved the award of Honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) to Mr Masayoshi Matsumoto, in recognition of his contribution to UK-Japan trade and investment. As Chairman and CEO of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI), Mr Matsumoto has demonstrated visionary leadership in committing to major investment in the UK in support of the government's ...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: PROCUREMENT FOR SCHOOLS LTD Industry: School cleaning services Description: The Marlborough Primary School in Harrow are seeking an experienced cleaning contractor to undertake the service. The school is outsourcing for the first time and therefore all staff are applicable for LGPS. There are 5 cleaners to be TUPE'd and we intend the start of the contract to commence in...
LONDON, Oct. 15 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Roof repair Description: 24 Store Portsmouth Naval Base Roof & QI Remedials All specifications and design works are to comply with The Building Regulations (with specific attention to part L), and with consideration of PCC conservation requirements, noting that the building is Grade II listed and within a conservation area. Listed building ...