LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Middle East Minister Hamish Falconerusesa visit to Islamabad to thank Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal. * Visit underlines longstanding UK support for stability in the Middle East and for Pakistan'smediationrole. * Minister bolsters joint UK-Pakistan efforts to tackle illegal immigration into the UK withadditionalfunding to target underlying drivers which entice people to illega...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The TRA has today, 16 June 2026, published its intended recommendation to extend the anti-dumping measure on imports of wire rod from China, following assessments that dumping would be likely to recur, and that injury to UK industry would be likely to recur. Wire rod is used to make construction materials, vehicle components, and general industrial and engineering products. The TRA has recommended that the curr...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr William Longhurst has been appointed Charge d'Affaires en titre to the Republic of Belarus in succession to Mr David Ward, who is transferring to another appointment in the Diplomatic Service. Mr Longhurst will take up his appointment during July 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: William Jesse Longhurst Year Role 2024 to 2026 FCDO, Full time Language Training in Russian 2019 to 2024 British Embassy Berne,...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SIAreceivednearly200detailedresponses to the consultationand engaged with over 1,800 people and organisations across a wide range of industries through itswebinarprogramme. The SIA is the regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises)Act,known as Martyn's Law, whichis expected to come into force from spring 2027.The breadth of engagementwith the consultationreflects the importance ofthe legislationand ...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Developed following the 2014 to 2015 West Africa Ebola outbreak and funded by the Department of Health and Social Care's Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget, UK-PHRST works with low- and middle-income countries to respond and prepare for infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. UK-PHRST brings extensive experience to the current response, including 10 deployments to Eastern DRC during ...
LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Thedealsupports skilled jobs in theNorth Westof England, delivering for British workers and industry. The UK government has announced £210millionof financing support to secure Ukraine's energy supply in the face of continued Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. The deal, announced by the Prime Minister at the G7, sees UK Export Finance (UKEF) guarantee a loan enabling Urenco,a UK-headquartered u...
LONDON, June 15 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Construction work and Refurbishment work and Building construction work Description: Applications are invited from Contractors, under the terms of the NEC4 ECSC Short Contract, for the following project: PP1010 Dundrum GAC - Internal and External Upgrade Works: redevelop and refurbish the existing facility provisio...
LONDON, June 15 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Tameside College Industry: Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work and Construction work for buildings relating to education and research Description: Tameside College require a contractor for the design, supply, and construction of a new Construction Skills Hub building within the Tameside College campus. The proposed building benefits from p...
LONDON, June 15 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Industry: Financial consultancy services and Research and development services and related consultancy services and Market research services Description: The National Trust is commissioning a one-off consultancy to deliver Midlands Nature Funder Landscape Research, Governance Recommendations and Resour...
LONDON, June 15 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Industry: Research and development consultancy services Description: Derby City Council seeks to appoint a suitably experienced consultant or consortium to undertake a strategic review of Derby's cultural infrastructure, governance, organisational arrangements and investment model. The contract is estimated to commence on 16th July 2026 and expire on ...