LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: AUREOS HIGHWAYS LIMITED Industry: Masonry and bricklaying work Description: Dry Stone Wall construction for for A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Scheme 3a Project. Closing date: 2026-08-19T23:59:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-08-31T00:00:00+01:00 to 2027-08-27T00:00:00+01:00 Value of contract: GBP100000 Location of contract: North West About the buyer: a66enquiries@aur...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: DN Colleges Group Industry: Roof repair and maintenance work and Roof repair Description: DN Colleges Group is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced roofing contractor to undertake targeted roof repair works to the East Block at Doncaster College, The Hub, Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF. The works are intended to address known membrane defects, failed details, w...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Bedford College Industry: Internal audit services Description: Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement (PME) exercise ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of internal audit services. The purpose of this engagement is to inform potential providers of the College's requirements, gather market feedback on the proposed scope and approach, and help...
LONDON, Aug. 12 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Bedford College Industry: Internal audit services Description: Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to gather information from suppliers regarding furniture products and related services. This exercise is for information gathering and market intelligence purposes only and does not constitute a procurement, tender opportunity, invitation to quo...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UKHSA today publishes the respiratory syncytial virus(RSV) annual reportwhich shows around 50% fewer infants under 6 months being admitted to intensive care with RSV disease in England. The data demonstrates the annual impact of the NHS RSV maternal vaccination programme for the first time. Last winter (2025-26), in the 20 NHS trusts taking part in the surveillance there were 63 infants under 6 months age admitt...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, today.  The Prime Minister began the call by welcoming the friendship between the UK and Finland, noting the recent commissioning of the first Finnish cadet from Sandhurst as an example of the two countries' close ties.  Turning to Ukraine, the two leaders agreed the vital importance of continuing to stand with President Ze...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Selected for their leadership potential, academic strength, and commitment to creating positive change, the scholars represent Pakistan's breadth of talent and ambition. They will begin a range of Masters and postgraduate programmes across the UK, gaining skills and networks in areas important to Pakistan's future, including education, governance, health, climate action, business, and civil society. The British ...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Today, we have published our accident investigation report into the grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Silver Cloud II (WK 80) on Rubha Rodha, Lochinver, Scotland on 14 October 2025. The report, available via this link,containsdetails ofwhat happened and subsequent actions taken. Media enquiries (telephone only) Media enquiries during office hours 01932 440015 Media enquiries out of hou...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Speaking on the release of A-Level and vocational results, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Chris Bryant, said: Many warm congratulations to every student across Northern Ireland who's received their A-Level and vocational results today. You should feel so proud of everything you have achieved personally and you should use this moment to build your future life. The increase in top A-Level grades re...
LONDON, Aug. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Students across England are receiving their A Level, T Level and vocational results today. This is a time to celebrate the results and the full breadth of ambition as they next embark on their next steps - from brilliant academic institutions to degree apprenticeships, higher technical qualifications and careers in sectors the country needs the most. In a landmark moment for technical education, over 65% more T...