LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than 400 additional prison places across HMPs Norwich and Wayland to lock up dangerous criminals * Latest step in drive to build 14,000 extra places nationwide by 2031 * Part of this Government's mission for safer streets and to ensure country never runs out of jail space again The project has delivered 170 additional prison places to the Victorian-era jail, equipped with modern security features including...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK research organisations attract new wave of 10 leading international researchers to drive breakthroughs in clean energy, lifesciencesand advanced technologies through UKRI's Global Talent Fund. * Expansion of the Global Talent visa to around 100 businesses by July set to fast-track research and boost growth. * New performance stats highlight UK's progress as part of Horizon Europe, with share of funding climbi...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Survivors of domestic abuse will get better financial protections when bravely leaving a relationship, regardless of whether they're married. * Bereaved unmarriedpartners will have automatic rights to inheritance if a partner dies without a will, reducing stress at one of life's most difficult times. * Overdue reforms to protect women andmeet the needs of modern relationships as the government continues ...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Marco Amitrano, Senior Partner of PwC UK & Middle East, has been appointed Business Co-Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC). Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE will continue to serve as Government Co-Chair. Marco assumed the role of Business Co-Chair on 1 June 2026 for a two-year term. He will succeed Iain Wright, who has served as interim chair since October 2024. The PBSC is the main indepen...
LONDON, June 5 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Masoud Abdi had his sentence increased by five years after the Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC MP referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme. The Leeds Crown Court heard that Abdi contacted the victim over social media, lied about his age and despite learning she was 14 years old, began a relationship with her. Abdi groomed the teenager via social media before continuing ...
LONDON, June 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED Industry: General public services and Government services and Sickness benefits and Unemployment compensation benefits and Job search services and E-learning services and Specialist training services and Training seminars and Computer-user familiarisation and training services and Health training services and Services provided by medical person...
LONDON, June 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Fire-alarm system installation work Description: Kier Construction propose to subcontract to supply and install Fire Alarms, Dis Alarms/Refuge/deaf pager alert/induction loops. This works package will be constructed at Keogh Barracks, Aldershot. This is a future opportunity notice for suppliers to register their interest in being selected fo...
LONDON, June 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: KBS Maritime Ltd Industry: Transformers Description: This is for the purchase of 60 Hz Transformers for Portsmouth Naval Base. Closing date: 2026-06-30T15:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2026-07-02T00:00:00+01:00 Value of contract: GBP250000 Location of contract: Any region About the buyer: Dan Jackson; scsystems@kbsmaritime.com; Victory ...
LONDON, June 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Ministry of Defence Industry: Landscaping work for green areas Description: Kier Construction propose to subcontract for supply and install the External works; Hard landscaping. This works package will be constructed at Keogh Barracks, Aldershot. This is a future opportunity notice for suppliers to register their interest in being selected for inclusion on the tender lis...
LONDON, June 4 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Broseley Town Council Industry: Water installations and Building construction work and Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork and Public utilities Description: Project Summary: Installation of water pipe infrastructure and associated groundworks Location: Park View, Broseley (main road connect...