LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Surfacing work except for roads and Resurfacing works Description: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council invites quotations for the provision of works to replace the existing paving surface at Warrenpoint Bowling Green. The current surface has deteriorated, creating tripping hazards, accessibility challenges, and ...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services and Maintenance of information technology software Description: The Royal Navy are seeking to explore the use of Mental Fitness (MF) applications or platforms to enable personnel to self-manage their anxiety, mood, emotions, thinking distortions, behaviours and motivati...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Reinforced-concrete structures Description: The location of this project is Cyprus (British Forces, RAF Akrotiri) WC1587863 Reconstruction of the Bulk Fuel Bower Park of D Dispersal (airfield), as per the design carried out under WC1315862 , the Works comprise, but not limited to, the following: - Break up and remove from site the existing c...
LONDON, Dec. 3 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: West Northamptonshire Council Industry: Social work services with accommodation Description: For further information including the Invitation to Tender pack please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home West Northamptonshire Council is adding a new Scheme to its Supported Living Framework. This scheme comprises eight self-contained bungalows, designed to support i...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New strategy to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030 - delivering the largest reduction in child poverty since records began * Support for working familiesto stop children growing up in B&Bs, expanding childcare for families on UC andhelping parents save up to £500 on baby formula * Families struggling with the cost of living to benefit from wider support announced at budget including £150 off ...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Police will be better equipped to track down dangerous criminals as the government launches a consultation on how forces should use facial recognition and biometrics, in what could be 'the biggest breakthrough since DNA matching'. Facial recognition is used to locate wanted suspects in public places, find vulnerable missing people and identify offenders more quickly through footage obtained from CCTV and doorbel...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The first Infected Blood Commemorative Event was held on November 19th at Church House, London, gathering infected and affected members of the community. The purpose of the event was to start the conversation on Infected Blood Memorialisation, following the recommendations made by Sir Brian in the Inquiry's 2024 report. Sir Brian recommended that there be at least 3 gatherings of the community following the public...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * direct rail links between UK and Germany onestepcloser asDeutsche Bahn (DB) and Eurostar set the foundation for first high-speed connection * new routesbetween London, Cologne and Frankfurt planned for early 2030s, set to boost tourism, createjobsand help stimulate economic growth. * forms part of the government's wider plan to boost international rail connectivity and deliver more travel options for passengers ...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The National Audit Office has highlighted the Government Actuary's Department's (GAD) work on new central government climate-related annual reporting requirements aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The government has legal commitments to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and to respond to the effects of climate change. The new annual reporting requirements...
LONDON, Dec. 4 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel will be able to claim for a return journey to be reunited with their friends and family this festive season, underlining this government's commitment to renew the nation's contract with those who serve. The Prime Minister announced this today whilst on a visit to RAF Lossiemouth to thank troops for their service and dedication as we head into the Christmas period. Arou...