HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH VISITS GUATEMALA

LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On Saturday, 15 November, The Duchess began her programme at La Alianza Guatemala (ALA), a non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting vulnerable children and adolescents, particularly those affected by human trafficking, sexual violence, forced migration, and teenage pregnancy. Her Royal Highness met girls supported by ALA, toured its facilities, and learned about its human rights-based approach to safeguard...


SIMPLER TRAIN TRAVEL TO LONDON AIRPORTS AS TAP-IN, TAP-OUT EXPANDED ACROSS SOUTH-EAST ENGLAND

LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * easier travel for holiday makers with tap-in tap-out technology installed at Stansted and Southend Airport stations before Christmas * ticketing modernised at 50 stations across south-east England, thanks to £18.7 million of government funding * rollout comes as the government establishes Great British Railways, which will ultimately simplify fares and ticketing Passengers travelling to every London airpo...


ANDI BIOTIC DANCES BACK TO SAVE ANTIBIOTICS

LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is bringing back its popular mascot 'Andi Biotic' for World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week with a fresh, fun campaign that sees the bright red and white pill character busting disco moves in unexpected places - including a pharmacy dance floor. The second wave of the Keep Antibiotics Working campaign launches today with eye-catching content designed to grab th...


SCHOOLS TO CUT BILLS WITH GREAT BRITISH ENERGY SOLAR PANELS

LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 23schools have now installed Great British Energy solar panelsandarecuttingtheir energy billswith clean, homegrown power * Full listannouncedofover250schools acrossEnglandthatare settobenefitfrom Great British Energyand UKgovernmentfundingforsolar panels * Millions insavingswillbe reinvestedintoeducation Pupilsacross thecountrywillbenefitfrommoremoney for textbooks andteaching, as Great British Energy's solar ...


NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED TO INFECTED BLOOD MEMORIAL COMMITTEE

LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Along with the Chair, Clive Smith, and Vice Chair, Joan Edgington, the remaining members of the infected blood memorial committee have now been appointed * The infected blood community will have the opportunity to meet all of the committee at a commemorative event later this week All of the Infected Blood Memorial Committee have now been appointed to their posts. The new appointees are Bessie Woodhouse, Clair ...


UK AND INDONESIA COLLABORATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT

LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Indonesia's economy remains resilient, with growth hovering around 5% despite global challenges. This growth is supported by robust domestic consumption, rising exports, and increasing investment. To maintain this momentum, the Government is strengthening adaptive policies through regulatory governance reforms by implementing Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) as part of Good Regulatory Practices (GRP). This init...


UK'S FIRST CITIZEN-LED STUDY ON CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE BEGINS

LONDON, Nov. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new study that will screen children for lead exposure has launched in Leeds today. The Elevated Childhood Lead Interagency Prevalence Study (ECLIPS), which brings together experts in environmental science, health, epidemiology and economics, has obtained funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and will use an innovative home-testing approach that could transform how the UK monitors and responds to lead ...


CRIME-CUTTING JOBS PLAN SEES HUNDREDS OF FIRMS JOIN HIRING DRIVE

LONDON, Nov. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Over 300 businesses join efforts to plug labour shortfalls and grow the economy * New job matchmaking tool to be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales * Employment to help ex-offenders turn backs on crime and reduce reoffending Over 300 top British businesses have signed up to the Government's recruitment initiative in the last 12 months, joining household names like Greggs, Iceland and Kier in helpin...


UK Tender Notice: Contract for the Provision of Facility Condition Assessments

LONDON, Nov. 14 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority Industry: Industrial property services and Commercial property management services and Building surveying services and Non-residential property services Description: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experience contractors to undertake Facility Condition Assessments at selected ...


UK Tender Notice: Contract for the Preliminary Contamination Risk Assessments

LONDON, Nov. 14 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority Industry: Site-investigation services and Ground investigation work and Ground investigation services and Chemicals and oil pollution investigation services and Pollution investigation services Description: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified, experienced and registered Specialist in ...