LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Education and training services and Recreational, cultural and sporting services and Other community, social and personal services Description: Competent and creative suppliers are hereby invited to tender for the design, development, and delivery of a Responsive Peace Building Programme for young people aged 12-18...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Tender details: Vehicle type: 8 seater Passenger Assistant Required: No PA required. Proposed Taxi Route: From: BN22 8JU, BN22 8UG, BN20 8RA To: Northease Manor School, BN7 3EY Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon-Thurs 08:30 to 16:00 and Fri 08:30-15:00 This oppor...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Teesside University Industry: Exhibition equipment and Exhibition stands Description: To provide a vehicle/transportable event space, fully set up for the Recruitment team to deliver student engagement activities. The vehicle/transportable event space will have the correct university graphics (details provided by Teesside University) and be delivered to site by the comp...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £65 million boost tohelpfarmersrespondto the driestJuly on record * New measures will help farmers manage drought pressures, protect crops andstrengthen resilience for the future * Follows Prime Minister's COBR meeting this week on the national response toextreme heat, wildfires and drought Farmers across England will receive new support to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather, including a ...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Louise Cantillon has been appointed British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor of the Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands in succession to Ms Iona Thomas OBE, who has transferred to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Cantillon will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Louise Marie Cantillon 2021 to 2026 Sydney, British Consul General and Deputy T...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Individuals with no right to be in the UK will be able to be deported fasteras the government looks tocutwaiting times for asylum and immigration appeals byovera third. As of 12 August 2026, the First-tier Tribunal will be expected to hear newasylumand immigration appeals from non-detained foreign national offenders (FNOs) and individuals in receipt of asylum support and accommodation within 24 weeks of being re...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Local authorities(LAs)across the UK can now access the Local Authority Payments (LAPs) service, a new digital service developed by PackUKon behalf of the fourUKnations. The service willhelplocalauthoritiesto securelyaccess and manage information related to their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging grant payments. What LAPs does LAPsservice provides a single, trusted place for local authorities...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to be on high alert for bluetongue virus and to seriously consider vaccinating their animals now as cases continue to increase in parts of Great Britain, particularly in the Southwest of the country and parts of Wales. Recent hot and humid weather has created favourable conditions for the biting midges that spread bluetongue,likely contributing to...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (14 August 2026) approvedvimseltinib(romvimza)to treat adult patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumour (TGCT) when it impacts movement or where surgery is not an option. TGCT is a rarenon-canceroustumourthat forms aroundajoint andtendons. It usually affects a single joint, most often the knee or ankle of young and middle-aged...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Debbie Francis OBE and John Parkinson CBE have been appointed for 3-year terms. Both appointments started on 3 August 2026. Non-executive directors provide challenge and support to a wide variety of management and operational issues. They contribute to the effective strategic and operational leadership of the DVSA. All appointments are made on merit, and political activity plays no part in the selection process...