LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: CR Steel Construction Limited, which held a restricted goods vehicle operator's licence authorising one vehicle, appeared before Deputy Traffic Commissioner Giles Pengelly after DVSA identified significant concerns about vehicle maintenance, record keeping and compliance with licence undertakings. Following the inquiry, the Deputy Traffic Commissioner found that the operator was no longer fit to hold an operator's...
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today,7 May2026, approved donidalorsen (Dawnzera) for use in patients 12 years and older with hereditary angioedema (HAE) to prevent angioedema attacks. Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an inherited condition characterised by a deficiency or dysfunction of the C1 inhibitor protein. This can lead to swelling around the body and stoma...
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have launched a recruitment campaign seeking the next independent co-chair for the Council for Science and Technology (CST). CST is the government's highest-level advisory body on science and technology issues. The Council provides independent advice directly to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on strategic science and technology issues. The independent co-chair will jointly chair the Council with the Government...
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Overtwo million dosesofillicit medicines with anestimated value of £4.6millionhave been seized in a14-dayenforcement operation carried out in the UK as part of Operation Pangea XVIII, the world's largest coordinated initiative aimed at tackling the illegal medicines trade. This year's operation took place between 10 and 23 March and involved jointworking between the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulator...
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * A total of 1,940,000squaremetresof land to be cleared of mines and explosive remnantsthrough therenewedfunding * More than 44,000 people to receive life-saving explosive ordnance risk education * Funding supports Cambodia's progress towards its 2030 mine-clearance obligations Thousands of Cambodian farming families will live and work more safely as the UK renews its commitment to mine action in Cambodia,...
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments, for 3 years, of Sanaz Saifolahi, Jennifer McCarthy and Peace Egbulefu as members of the Tribunal Procedure Committee. Sanaz Saifolahi's tenure will start on 1 June 2026. The tenures of Jennifer McCarthy and Peace Egbulefu will commence on 3 July 2026. Sanaz Saifolahi Sanaz Saifolahi is a barrister specialising in immigration, asylum, human rights and public law....
LONDON, May 7 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Lord Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister, Lady Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals havereappointed Sir Richard Broadbent as Chair of the Board of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) for 1 year until 30 April 2027. The HMCTS Board is responsible for overseeing the leadership and direction of HMCTS and plays a vital role in making sure the organisation effectively delivers the aims and objective...
LONDON, May 5 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority Industry: Education and training services Description: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) is a statutory waste disposal authority which, with its District Council partners, takes a lead in advocating and delivering recycling, waste prevention, and the safe and effective disposal of household waste for the residents of Merseyside...
LONDON, May 5 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Ltd Industry: Janitorial services and Waste and rubbish containers and bins and Pest-control services Description: BGIS invites qualified parties to submit proposals for the provision of Janitorial, Pest Control, and Waste Services. Closing date: 2026-05-18T16:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 to 2029-04-30T00:00:0...
LONDON, May 5 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority Industry: Advertising and marketing services Description: Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) is a statutory waste disposal authority which, with its District Council partners, takes a lead in advocating and delivering recycling, waste prevention, and the safe and effective disposal of household waste for the residents of Merseys...