LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Costain Limited (H7-Heathrow) Industry: Project and design preparation, estimation of costs and Designs and Engineering design services Description: Public health concerns have been raised as members of the public have breached atrium barriers at various Heathrow locations, and in some instances resulted in suicide. The aim of these works is to introduce anti-suicide an...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Costain Limited (H7-Heathrow) Industry: Drinking-water treatment plant construction work and Project and design preparation, estimation of costs and Designs and Engineering design services and Wastewater treatment plant construction work and Surface water treatment services and Mechanical signalling Description: This scope covers intrusive surveys to determine the condi...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Costain Limited (H7-Heathrow) Industry: Drinking-water treatment plant construction work and Project and design preparation, estimation of costs and Designs and Engineering design services and Wastewater treatment plant construction work and Surface water treatment services and Mechanical signalling Description: This scope covers intrusive surveys to determine the requi...
LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Industry: Probation services and Health and social work services and Social work services and Guidance and counselling services and Administrative social services Description: Surrey County Council (SCC, the Council) is required under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to provide a statutory service...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The burial service, organised by the MOD's Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC), took place at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's (CWGC) PoelcapelleBritishCemeteryin Belgium. The coffin of the unknown British and unknown German soldier is lowered into the grave (Crown Copyright) The service was supported by serving soldiers fromThe Royal Regiment of Artillery and The King's Troop Royal Regiment ...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Railway and tramway passengers and workers have benefited from safer journeys and working environments following two decades of independent safety investigations by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). Since becoming operational on 17th October 2005, RAIB has deployed investigators 777 times across Britain's railway network. The organisation's 427 published reports have generated 1,891 safety recommend...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Sonia Farrey has been appointed UK Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in Vienna, in succession to Ms Corinne Kitsell. Ms Farrey will take up her appointment during January 2026. Curriculum vitae Year Role 2022 to 2025 FCDO, Deputy Director, Gender and Children in Conflict Department 2020 to 2021 New Y...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Dex Hunter-Torricke, an accomplished communications professional with expertise in artificial intelligence, regulation, geopolitics, and the future of work, has been appointed to further strengthen the board's expertise. * Jane Hanson CBE tenure extended until 31 December 2025. * Non-Executive Directors oversee the Treasury's work and offer challenge and advice to the Department to support decision maki...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Nearly 2 million veterans can now get and benefit from a digital version of the Veteran Card, which will make it easier and quicker to access key services and discounts via their smartphones. From today, Friday 17 October, it will give veterans a seamless way to confirm their status in person and will include information already featured on their physical card - displaying their name, photo, latest service, and ...
LONDON, Oct. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: September saw increased levels of space activity with both uncontrolled re-entry and collision alerts higher than in August. However, overall risklevels were below the 12-month rolling average. All NSpOC warning and protection services were functioning throughout the period. Re-entry Analysis September saw a 15% increase in the number of objects re-entering Earth's atmosphere, monitored by NSpOC, when compared...