LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Major Construction Products White Paper to strengthen safety and regulation of building products, ensuring they are properly assessed before being used. * First Annual Report on implementation of Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations also published today - with over 2,100 buildings having started or completed remediation and number of inspections and formal notices on unsafe buildings more than doubling. * Ref...
LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: ADorsetfarmer has been prosecuted by the Environment Agency fornot increasing his slurry storageto prevent the risk of pollutionandcomply withEnvironmental Regulations. Mark Pearson,ofHanford Farm, Hanford, Blandford in Dorset appeared beforeYeovilMagistrates Court on Tuesday2December. He pleadedguiltyto the offence and was fined £1200. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £480 and full co...
LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New guidance issued today will help local authorities crack down on waste crime, as new statistics reveal there were 1.26million incidents of fly-tipping last year. For the first time, government guidancewill advise local authorities how to seize and crush vehicles used to dump waste. The new guidance will provide the first comprehensive overview for councils, offering clear instructions on identifying, seizing...
LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Fahad Sheikh falsely stated his Garage Cars 4U business had a turnover of £220,000 when applying for a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan * Sheikh admitted to Insolvency Service investigators that a friend advised him on how to complete the false application and what figures to enter * He also used the funds to pay off personal debts and has made no repayments to the loan A Manchester fraudster who illegally s...
LONDON, Feb. 25 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Courts and Tribunals Bill puts victims at the heart of a faster, fairer courts system * Government sets out pragmatic package of court reform to turn the tide on years of neglect * Highest ever investment so Crown Court can sit unlimited sitting days and run at maximum capacity next year * Only reform, investment and modernisation will deliver the Government's Plan for Change to fix the justice system Faster a...
LONDON, Feb. 24 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS trust Industry: Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Description: PRICES REQUIRED FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES. THE TRUST HAVE NOT FINALISED THE DECISION ON WHICH MODEL TO PURCHASE AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF OUR CURRENT DEFIBRILLATOR STOCK. PRICES EXCLUDING VAT...
LONDON, Feb. 24 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Skipton Town Council Industry: Repair and maintenance services Description: Full restoration of Town War Memorial, including pointing work, cleaning, restoration of bronze statue and plaques, re-lettering and all associated works in a full restoration Applications by email or post to chiefofficer@skiptontowncouncil.gov.uk Skipton town Council 45a Armoury house Otley Str...
LONDON, Feb. 24 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Sandhurst Community Hall Industry: Overhaul and refurbishment work Description: Sandhurst Town Council seeks contractors with proven experience in the refurbishment of offices, including building works, decoration and the provision of furniture and fixings. Those wishing to tender for the opportunity must contact the council to arrange a site visit. Closing date: 2026-...
LONDON, Feb. 24 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Sandhurst Community Hall Industry: Bathrooms construction work Description: Sandhurst Town Council seeks contractors with proven experience in refurbishing of public toilets. Those wishing to tender for the opportunity must contact the council to arrange a site visit. Closing date: 2026-03-31T23:59:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00 to 2026-10-30T00...
LONDON, Feb. 24 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: London Borough of Bexley Industry: Road bridge construction work Description: Replacement of Bearings and Expansion Joint at Harrow Manorway Flyover/Felixstowe Road Abbey Wood Closing date: 2026-04-02T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2026-11-30T00:00:00Z Value of contract: GBP900000 Location of contract: England About the buyer: Procur...