UK Tender Notice: CA18533 - WFCG Student Transport Tender

LONDON, Oct. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: The Windsor Forest Colleges Group Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Windsor Forest Colleges Group Student Transport Tender Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 Lot 2: Lot 2 Lot 3: Lot 3 Lot 4: Lot 4 Lot 5: Lot 5 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18533. Not registered: Visit ...


UK Tender Notice: CA18531 - Tender 57/2026 - 2G, 3G & Polymeric Sports Surface Assessment, Maintenance & Renovation Works District Wide, 2026/27 to 2027/28

LONDON, Oct. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Sports fields maintenance services Description: The principal intention is to appoint a Contractor to provide an initial assessment, an annual maintenance program, and to undertake any identified renovation works for each of the 11 artificial sports surface sites Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) curre...


UK Tender Notice: CA18529 - RFQ2026/39 - Supply and Installation of steel post and wire Fencing PEACEPLUS PEAT+

LONDON, Oct. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services and Nature reserve services Description: Competent suppliers are hereby invited to tender to for the supply and installation of fencing for the PEAT+ project for delivering conservation grazing on Killeavy estate, located within Slieve Gull...


UK Tender Notice: BBV HS2 MWCC NORTH - Fire Engineer Services

LONDON, Oct. 8 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2 Industry: Installation services of fire protection equipment and Fire-extinguishers installation work and Fireproofing work and Fire-prevention services and Fire-prevention installation works Description: BBV is seeking a company to undertake Fire Engineer Services across key MWCC North HS2 assets. The scope includes design reviews, inspections, ...


JOINT STATEMENT ON SUPPORT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We, the undersigned States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), reaffirm our continued and unwavering support for the independence, impartiality, and integrity of the ICC. As committed supporters of the ICC we regret and strongly disagree with the announcement of sanctions to be imposed upon the Court by the United States. We note with appreciation the work undertaken by the Cou...


MEMBER APPOINTED TO THE REVIEWING COMMITTEE ON THE EXPORT OF WORKS OF ART AND OBJECTS OF CULTURAL INTEREST

LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Dr Jessica Harrison-Hall Dr Jessica Harrison-Hall is Keeper of Asia and Curator of the Sir Percival David Collection at the British Museum. She studied Chinese and Fine Art at the University of Edinburgh and received her PhD from the University of East Anglia. She has led major research projects funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council on early Ming courts and cultural creativity in nineteenth-century ...


COMPANY WHICH PROMISED DIRECTORS THEY COULD 'WALK AWAY' FROM FAILING BUSINESSES IS SHUT DOWN

LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Leeds-based company was involved in facilitating the purchase of more than 200 failing companies * It worked to frustrate and avoid the legitimate claims of creditors * Bank accounts showed personal spending on flights and hotels in Dubai A company which claimed it could help the directors of failed businesses 'walk away' with 'no comeback' has been shut down following an investigation by the Insolvency...


STOP USING PIMPLE POPPING TOYS WITH NEEDLES, SAYS OPSS

LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has told the public to stop using Pimple Popping Squishy toys with needles or syringes with sharp points. The warning comes after OPSS launched an urgent investigation following reports these dangerous toys have been sold on the UK market. OPSS has already told online marketplaces to remove any listings of this type from their platforms. They must continue to rem...


BRITS TO BENEFIT FROM FASTER RECOVERY FROM SURGERIES AND BETTER HARVESTS THROUGH NEW BACKING FOR ROBOTICS

LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Backing for new projects includes robotic-assisted surgeries to slash patient recovery times, while support for robotic farming tech will help bring more food from farm to table. * New Robotics Adoption Hubs across the country will give businesses practical support to adopt robotics and autonomous tech. * Programme aims to make UK businesses early adopters of robotics tech to boost productivity and growth. Pati...


REMEDIES OFFERED TO RESOLVE CONCERNS IN NON-DOMESTIC METER READING MERGER

LONDON, Oct. 9 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering Macquarie's offer of legally binding undertakings to sell Energy Assets Group's (EAG) business providing non-domestic, gas meter meter reading services to commercial customers using non-smart meters to resolve competition concerns identified during its phase 1 investigation. Macquarie announced in February 2026 that it had agreed to purchase EAG. Both fir...