LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Four new draftfisheriesmanagementplans designed to improve the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks have opened for consultation today(Tuesday 10 February), securing the health of the UK fishing industry which depends on them. The draft planshave been developed in close collaboration with the fishing industryandset outevidence-basedpolicies and actions designed to protectfish stocksfor future generationsan...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Adopted children and their families will get better support with their mental health and other needs under proposals put forward by the Department for Education today, as part of the government's mission to give every child the best possible start in life. This is part of the government's wider plan for reforming children's social care and builds on last week's announcement of ambitious plans to create 10,000 ad...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Adrian Usher as Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) for 3 years from 24 April 2026. The appointment of the PPO is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and recruitment and reappointment processes comply with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. The appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Justice Select Committee. Th...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * traindriver ageloweredfrom 20 to 18, opening pathwaysfor young people this National Apprenticeship Week * law change gives school-leavers new opportunities to enter rail industry with fantastic chances for progression * legislationlaidatpivotal time for  the industry, asgovernment establishes Great British Railways School leavers will soon be able to become train drivers, as thegovernmentis set tol...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as bricklayers, plumbers and engineers as the government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will have to show that they are providing opportunities for apprent...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * governmentlaunches campaign toraiseawareness of how harmful body-shaming, rage baitand misogynistic contenton social media is, as part of drive to encourage parents totalkwith their childrenaboutonline content * new online guidancesupports parents in settingsafety settings for social media and starting difficult conversationson topics such as misinformation and harmful content * comes as new researchrevealshalf...
LONDON, Feb. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Wyre Forest District Council Industry: Library, archives, museums and other cultural services Description: Wyre Forest District Council ("the Council") wishes to a are seeking a qualified freelancer to carry out the documentation, review and potential transfer of Bewdley Museum Collections. WFDC are exploring options to transfer the ownership of Bewdley Museum following...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: University of Bristol Industry: Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Description: Distribution of IMP to include the following activities: - Receipt of IMP from manufacturing company - Storage on IMP over the duration of the project under temperature controlled conditions - Receipt, check and confirm prescription - Suitable packaging of IMP/non ...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: University of Bristol Industry: Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Description: MRC Sleep Study - Purchase of IMP to include the following activities: - Support with regulatory approvals (preparation of IMPD) - Sourcing of Trazodone 100mg tablets & Zolpidem 5mg tablets - Over-encapsulation of active products & Manufacture of matched placebo ca...
LONDON, Feb. 9 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: West Yorkshire Combined Authority Industry: Evaluation consultancy services and Research services and Research and development consultancy services and Research consultancy services and Social research services Description: Summary: We are looking to appoint an evaluation partner to review and support the Young Futures Panels Evaluation. Specific Research Questions will ...