LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This budget is backing British business through the tax system * Permanent lower business rates tax rates for over 750,000 retail, hospitality and leisure properties, worth nearly £900m a year from April 2026. * A £4.3 billion business rates support package will cap business rates bill increases for sectors hit hardest by revaluations from April 2026. * Film studios: we will maintain 40% business rates...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today published updated guidance on evaluating corporate compliance programmes, providing organisations with greater clarity on how their compliance arrangements will be assessed across a range of enforcement scenarios. The refreshed guidance outlines the six scenarios in which the SFO may need to evaluate an organisation's compliance programme, including when considering prose...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Manila, Philippines - The UK is providing £1 million (PHP 77 million) in humanitarian assistance to support the Philippines' response to Typhoons Tino and Uwan. The funding will help provide life-saving services and essential supplies, including multi-purpose cash assistance and kits to repair damaged shelter, to some of the most affected communities. British Ambassador Sarah Hulton OBE said: The UK stand...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The council received a C3 consumer grading, after an inspection found: * Less than half of its homes have had a full stock condition survey in the last five years. * A lack of consistent reporting, tracking and oversight of landlord health and safety. * The council was unable to demonstrate that tenants' views are taken into account in its decision-making about how landlord services are delivered. The i...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have a vacancy for a Chief Financial Officer. Job Title Chief Financial Officer Grade G6 Salary & Pension £73,165 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a key role in the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and accountable to the ChiefExecutive Officer of the VMD. As CFO, y...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Government has today announced increases to minimum wage rates from April 2026. The National Living Wage, the minimum wage rate for all workers aged 21 and over, will rise by 4.1 per cent to £12.71. The minimum wage for 18-20 year olds will increase to £10.85 and the rate for 16-17 year olds will increase to £8.00. In announcing these increases, the Government has accepted in full the recommen...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 25 November 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) confirmed that the UK Government will maintain an anti-dumping measure on certain ceramic tableware and kitchenware products imported from China for a further five years, until 16 July 2029. The decision follows a detailed transition review which found that, if the measures were removed, dumping from China would be likely to continue in increased volumes an...
LONDON, Nov. 26 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Chancellor doubles down on cutting cost of livingand inflationfor hard working families across the UKwith £150 off energy bills and freezes for rail fares, fueldutyand prescription fees * Announces 250 new Neighbourhood Health Centresbuilding onthebiggest waiting list drop in 15 years with 5.2 millionmore appointments * Sets out the fairchoices takenby the governmentthat will cut our debt and government bo...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation trust Industry: Lift installation work and Lift and escalator installation work and Lifts Description: Aubrey Lewis lift replacement works. The lifts are coming to its end of life and need urgent replacement as part of the Trust Backlog Maintenance programme. Closing date: 2025-12-19T12:00:00Z Contract duration: 2026-01-01T00:0...
LONDON, Nov. 25 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: South Thames College Group Industry: Mechanical and electrical engineering services and Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations Description: South Thames College Group are seeking proposals from suppliers of M&E Maintenance Services to meet their requirements across their six sites across London. To access this competition: Re...