SFO INVESTIGATES ALLEGED MULTI-MILLION-POUND COUNCIL FRAUD

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today issued a series of Section 2 notices compelling financial institutions to provide information on its newly opened investigation into alleged fraud committed against Thurrock Council. Between 2016 and 2020, Thurrock Council invested millions into solar farms, via a bond scheme sold by the UK-based Rockfire Investment Finance Plc and other companies operating within the Rock...


UK AND INDIA HOLD HIGH LEVEL DIALOGUE IN DELHI

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is in India to review progress across the UK and India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He met India's Foreign Secretary, Shri Vikram Misri, in New Delhi today [3 June] for the annual UK-India Foreign Office Consultations. They welcomed the significant breakthroughs achieved across the full breadth of the ...


DAME VERA BAIRD DBE KC APPOINTED AS INTERIM CHAIR OF THE CCRC

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty the King, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of Dame Vera Baird DBE KC as the Interim Chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). The appointment will commence on 9 June 2025 and will end on 8 December 2026. The CCRC Chair role has been vacant since Helen Pitcher's resignation on 14 January 2025. The Lord Chancellor has requested that Dame Vera carry ou...


BANK ON THE UK IN VOLATILE TIMES' TRADE SECRETARY TELLS G7 AND EUROPEAN BUSINESSES

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Jonathan Reynolds to meet G7 and EU counterparts in Paris and Brussels to discuss economic security and global trade. * Trade Secretary targets economic growth and jobs, saying deals with India, US and EU make UK the most connected economy for global business. * Visit shows how Plan for Change is reducing trade barriers that will boost exports to the EU. The UK is a country that counterparts and businesses can ...


GOVERNMENT PROTECTS THOUSANDS OF MILES OF BUS SERVICES FROM BEING SCRAPPED

LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * buspassengers across the UK - particularly the vulnerable - will be protected from sudden cuts to their services thanks to the Bus Services Bill, which has passed its second reading * Local Transport Minister visits Blackpool, seeing first-hand how locally controlled bus routes are restoring trust in public transport * empowering local leaders, government invests recent record £1 billionto improve bus servi...


UK Tender Notice: Invitation To Tender for Bridge inspection for Parks and Countryside

LONDON, June 2 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Cambridge City Council Industry: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Description: A comprehensive structural inspection (Spring 2025) and audit of all bridges located within the local parks to ensure safety, compliance with regulations, and longevity. The project will involve detailed assessments of the structural integrity of each bridge, id...


UK Tender Notice: CA15974 - RFQ 2025/10 - Market Research for Events

LONDON, June 2 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Marketing services and Advertising and marketing services Description: RFQ 2025/10 - Market Research for Events within Newry, Mourne and Down District Council To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15974. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.mu...


UK Tender Notice: Expression of Interest - Lincs Street Lighting Cable Fault Detection and Repair Services

LONDON, June 2 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: BALFOUR BEATTY LIVING PLACES LIMITED Industry: Power distribution cables and Electricity power lines and Overhead power lines and Low- and medium-voltage cable and Low-voltage cable and Medium-voltage cable and High-voltage cable and Underwater cable and Submarine cable and Shielded cable and Signalling cable Description: Balfour Beatty Living Places working on behalf on...


UK Tender Notice: Wrea Green Flood Mitigation

LONDON, June 2 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: RIBBLE RIVERS TRUST LIMITED Industry: Construction work Description: Construction of Wrea Green Flood Mitigation Scheme Closing date: 2025-06-09T23:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2025-07-14T00:00:00+01:00 to 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z Value of contract: GBP200000 to GBP400000 Location of contract: North West About the buyer: Adam Walmsley; adam@ribbletrust.com; C/O HEIDEL...


UK Tender Notice: CA15970 - ITT - 2025/03 Annual Service of Gas Fired Boilers and Emergency Breakdown

LONDON, June 2 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Repair and maintenance services of gas meters and Gas appliance maintenance services and Repair and maintenance services of gas pumps Description: ITT - 2025/03 Annual Service of Gas Fired Boilers and Emergency Breakdown for Various Sites in Newry, Mourne & Down District Council To access this competition: Registere...