LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new criminal offence of 'coerced internal concealment', to be introduced as an amendment to the landmark Crime and Policing Bill, will crack down on anyone, including gang leaders who force people to hide items inside their bodies to avoid detection. This practice, also known by the street names 'plugging', 'stuffing' and 'banking', is typically used by organised gangs to transport items like drugs, money and...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The interim findings from the Independent Water Commission have been published today (Tuesday 3 June) ahead of its final report this summer. Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chair of the Commission, has set out five areas where he believes wide-ranging and fundamental change is needed to reset the water sector in England & Wales. These include clearer direction from government, stronger regulation of water companies, bringing...
LONDON, June 3 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK co-hosted the ASEAN Ministerial Roundtable on Foundational Learning during the Education World Forum 2025, bringing together education ministers and experts from Southeast Asia to address the urgent challenges in foundational learning. Participants shared practical, evidence-based strategies to improve early literacy and numeracy. UK Ambassador to ASEAN, Sarah Tiffin, said: This expert-level discussion b...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...