UK Tender Notice: WP1150 - Survey & Design - Tunnel Vent Vans & Fan Drives

LONDON, June 2 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Costain Limited (H7-Heathrow) Industry: Engineering design services Description: Expression of Interest Tunnel Vent, Fans and Fan Drives MEP Subcontractor Tunnel Vent, Fans and Fan Drives (Survey and RIBA 4) Scope The objective of this scope is to replace components that form part of the ventilation system at Central Terminal Area (CTA) North and South, Terminal 4 North ...


UK Tender Notice: WP1140 - T5D Design Consultant

LONDON, June 2 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Costain Limited (H7-Heathrow) Industry: Engineering design services Description: The T5D Rail-tunnel Ventilation Shaft is located adjacent to T5D at its North and can be accessed from the bottom (Level 6) via the trackside of the HEX tunnel or from the top (level 7) via Airside. The objective is to replace the four attenuators in the T5D Shaft because they are at their e...


REGULATOR PUBLISHES NEW GUIDELINES ON GRANT-MAKING AS CHARITY SECTOR CONTINUES TO FEEL FINANCIAL SQUEEZE

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands of charities carry out their purposes by making grants to other organisations. This guidance explores the fundamentals of effective grant-making, from setting funding priorities and carrying out due diligence, to monitoring grants and reporting impact.   In March, the charity regulator revealed that grant-making charitie...


UNIVERSAL THEME PARK TO BE UK'S MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Comcast NBCUniversal has committed to invest over £5bn in the entertainment resort complex during the expected 5 years of construction, as well as an additional £1bn in capital investment over the first 10 years of operation * Government will support the project with an investment of £1.3bn on regional and local community infrastructure to ensure the park can operate successfully, with improved tr...


10 MILLION FREE BREAKFASTS SERVED IN SCHOOLS ACROSS COUNTRY

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ten million free breakfasts have been served to children across England through the government's free breakfast club programme - unlocking 5 million hours of childcare andrepresentingpotential savings of up to £25 million in childcare costs for working families. Over 300,000 children across 1,250 clubsarealready benefiting, with families saving up to £450 and 95 hours a year. That is real money, real ti...


BRAND NEW DENTAL SCHOOL PLACES IN 'DENTAL DESERTS'

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * First sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 2 decades * Targeted at areas where patients have struggled to access NHS dental care * University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of Portsmouth to each receive 25 new dental training places Patients in so-called 'dental deserts' will benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years, with 50 extra dentists to be...


CHANGE OF BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO BELIZE: ALISTAIR WHITE

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Alistair White has been appointed British High Commissioner to Belize, in succession to Ms Nicole Davison. Mr White will take up his appointment during June 2026. Curriculum vitae Full name: Alistair John White Dates Role 2025 to present Belmopan, Belize, Acting British High Commissioner 2022 to 2025 Manila, Philippines, Deputy Ambassador 2019 to 2022 Freetown, Sierra Leone, Deputy British High Commiss...


PM CALL WITH PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY OF UKRAINE: 3 JUNE 2026

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister spoke to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine this afternoon. The thoughts of the entire country were with Ukraine following the appalling strikes earlier this week, the Prime Minister said. Turning to updates on negotiations, the Prime Minister said the UK stood four-square behind Ukraine and would work in lockstep alongside President Zelenskyy and international partners to secure a just ...


PM MEETS MAYORS IN DRIVE TO GET BRITAIN BUILDING AND TAKE ON BLOCKERS

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mayors from across England will meet withthe Prime Minister today (4 June) as the government accelerates its drive to kickstart growth and deliver for working people. Bringing together mayors of all political stripes, the meeting will focus on maximising the opportunities of devolution and the key issues that matter to local people, from building more homes and infrastructure, to taking control of local transport...


THE SPARK JUNE

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Y Sbarc PDF, 1.14 MB, 5 pages The Spark PDF, 1.21 MB, 5 pages The June edition of The Spark highlights a landmark period for GBE‑N, with the signing of the Rolls‑Royce SMR contract, growing momentum at Wylfa, and strengthened partnerships across industry and local communities. It also showcases progress in building our delivery capability, engaging the next generation through initiatives like Fis...