LONDON, Feb. 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: London Borough of Hounslow Industry: Window-cleaning services Description: The London Borough of Hounslow requires a provider to clean the internal and external windows of council housing stock. These buildings range from 2 storey to 22 storey blocks of flats, purpose-built units and converted houses and have a range of windows including regular size windows, floor to c...
LONDON, Feb. 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Werrington Parish Council Industry: Construction work and Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services Description: Meigh Road Playing Fields in Werrington Staffordshire Moorlands has a muti use games area (MUGA) the soakaways drainage requires replacing and connecting the the closest land drain. Apply by emailing clerk@werringtonparishcouncil.gov.uk Closing dat...
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The schemecomprisesthe installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generating panels, associated electrical equipment, cabling and energy storage facilities together with grid connection infrastructure. The generating capacity of the Scheme will exceed 50MWand its maximum capacity isanticipatedto be 237.5MW. The application wassubmittedto the Planning Inspectorate for consideration byFenwick Solar Project Ltdon1Nove...
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, last night. The Prime Minister reiterated his condemnation of Putin's barbaric attacks on innocent civilians in Ukraine, and the leaders discussed the ongoing negotiations to deliver a just and lasting peace. Turning to the situation in Gaza, the Prime Minister reflected on the current situation in the region and the importance of s...
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * major upgrade will transform travel, unlock new opportunities, and support growth across Lincolnshire * backed by over £110 million in government investment, the new link road will ease congestion, improve journey times and make everyday travel smoother for residents and businesses * vital project will boost the local economy by creating vital infrastructure, unlocking new homes and will increase access to...
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The December data shows: * on average, house prices have fallen 0.7% since November 2025 * there has been an annual price rise of 2.4% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £270,000 England In England the data shows, on average, house prices fell by 0.7% since November 2025. The annual price rise of 1.7% takes the average property value to £292,000. The regional data for England ...
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first Cold Mortality Monitoring Report, providing new estimates of deaths associated with cold weather in England during winter 2024 to 2025. Findings from the report show that 2,544 deaths were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between November 2024 and January 2025. The most severe episode, a 6-day period in early January, accou...
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The AAIB has started an investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft which occurred today (18 February). A multi-disciplinary team including inspectors with expertise in aircraft operations, engineering and recorded data have been deployed to gather evidence and make enquiries. Media enquiries: During office hours 01932 440015 Out of office hours 0300 777 7878 Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndicatio...
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A key contract has been placed to support the continued safe storage of plutonium as the UK works toward the permanent disposal of its plutonium legacy. LTi Metaltech Ltd, a UK fabrication and welding specialist, has secured a £45 million contract to supply containment products for the Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP) on the Sellafield site. Representatives from Sellafield Ltd a...
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Ghanshyam Sarup Batra transferred more than £100,000 from his company's bank account to his personal account over four days in May 2017, leaving just £3.48 behind * The transfers began less than an hour after a receiver was appointed to take control of the company following Batra's failure to pay a £6.5 million court-ordered debt he was personally liable for * Batra was handed a suspended sentenc...