SENTENCE INCREASE FOR PREDATORY PAEDOPHILE

LONDON, April 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Derek Johnson, of Stevenage, Hertfordshire had his sentence increased by four years and six months' after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court heard that Johnson met his victims online where he groomed them before travelling across the UK to sexually abuse them. Johnson filmed the abuse and threatened to share the footage if they sto...


UK TO HOST FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT OF INDIAN CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

LONDON, April 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: UK Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton will host India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan for a three‑day visit starting 19 April. During their talks, the two military commanders will discuss deepening cooperation across training, operations and defence industry partnerships. Senior UK civil and military leaders will also interact with General Chauhan during ...


PRECAUTIONARY RECALL OF BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION AFTER MANUFACTURING ERROR

LONDON, April 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril10mgcapsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential manufacturing errorwhich may mean some cartonscontainblister strips of a lower dose, specifically Ramipril 5mg. This follows a complaint froma patient where it wasidentifiedthat, inside a sealed carton of Ramipril 10mg capsules, one blister pack of Ramipril 5mg capsules was foun...


FCDO STATEMENT ON DPRK BALLISTIC MISSILE LAUNCHES: 19 APRIL

LONDON, April 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: An FCDO spokesperson said: DPRK's ballistic missile launches on 19 April are another breach of UN Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), destabilising regional peace and security. The UK continues to urge DPRK to stop provocations, to engage in meaningful diplomacy and return to dialogue. Media enquiries Email newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk Telephone 020 7008 3100 Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) i...


UK Tender Notice: CA17624 - Northampton College - Brand Identity Rollout and Application Services

LONDON, April 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Northampton College Industry: Advertising and marketing services Description: Northampton College - Brand Identity Rollout and Application Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17624. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17624 as the reason for re...


UK Tender Notice: Contract for the Provision of Hire Vehicles

LONDON, April 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority Industry: Motor vehicles Description: Provision of three hire vehicle for use by Members of Authority staff to travel to and from MWDA's facilities. Further details are provided in the Specification within the Tender documents. Closing date: 2026-05-18T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2029-06-30T00:00:...


UK Tender Notice: CA17621 - Northampton College - For the provision of Design Services

LONDON, April 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Northampton College Industry: Design consultancy services Description: Northampton College - For the provision of Design Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17621. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17621 as the reason for registration. Any qu...


UK Tender Notice: 62057251 - TacSys Manufacture of Modular Platform Processing Suite Tactical Networking Devices

LONDON, April 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment Description: The Authority has a manufacture to plan opportunity for network and audio distribution hardware in connection with the portfolio of capability known as Bowman, the Common Battlefield Applications Toolset (ComBAT), Infrastructure and Platform Battlefield ...


UK Tender Notice: CA17623 - Electrical Materials

LONDON, April 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: New College Swindon Industry: Electrical materials Description: Tender for approved suppliers of Electrical Materials To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17623. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17623 as the reason for registration. Any queries please...


UK Tender Notice: CA17622 - Animal Feed, Ancillary Products and Accessories

LONDON, April 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: New College Swindon Industry: Animal feedstuffs Description: Tender for approved suppliers for Animal Feed, Ancillary Products and Accessories Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Small & Exotic Mammals Lot 2: Lot 2 - Birds & Aviary Species Lot 3: Lot 3 - Reptiles & Amphibians Lot 4: Lot 4 - Aquatics & Crustaceans Lot 5: Lot 5 - Invertebrates Lot 6: Lot 6 - Farm Livestock To ...