LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Dorchester-based Manor Farm Dairy pleaded guilty to the offence which happened last year. * The avoidable pollution incident caused a severe impact on 2km of local watercourse, with over 4km adversely affected. * Farmers urged to follow advice and guidance on slurry management to avoid environmental harm. Manor Farm Dairy Ltd of Manor Farm, Hilfield, Dorchester, Dorset, appeared before Taunton Magistrates' Cou...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Costain Limited, and HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Ltd will be part of a long-term arrangement called the Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP). The partnership will deliver projects and tasks to support essential services at Sellafield like electricity distribution, water, road and rail networks, bridges, foundations and security installations. It has been designed to deliver va...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit today. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the Amir for his personal leadership, alongside Türkiye, Egypt and the United States, in bringing us to this historic day. They agreed that this is a turning point for the Middle East, after months of horror and suffering. Seeing the hostages released this ...
LONDON, Oct. 13 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Prime Minister met King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit today. They celebrated the remarkable achievements of President Trump and the mediators from Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye in delivering a ceasefire, seeing the hostages released and letting aid flow into Gaza. They agreed that it was vitally important to seize the moment presented by today to deliver a lasting peace and a sta...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Entry Exit System (EES) requires non-EU citizens to register at the EU border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken. From 12 October, British passport-holders will need to register on their first visit to a country where EES checks are operating. Registration is valid for a rolling three-year period or until the passport expires. The new system will be phased in over...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Royal Marine snipers disabled a drugs boat speeding across the Gulf of Oman as frigate HMS Lancaster dealt a £35 million blow to the illegal narcotics trade. Commando snipers brought the 'skiff '- zipping over the waves at speeds in excess of 40 knots while its crew tried to ditch their illegal cargo - to an immediate halt with a bullseye shot to knock out the boat's engine. The snipers took aim from a Wil...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: From today (12 October 2025), the operation of all Greater Anglia services has transferred into public ownership and is being managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO). DFTO is the government's public sector owning group that will manage train companies as they move into public ownership ahead of the creation of Great British Railways (GBR).Great British Railways will build a simpler, more unified rai...
LONDON, Oct. 12 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Prime Minister pledges UK leadership in Gaza's reconstruction at historic Egyptian Peace summit * The Prime Minister will attend the signing ceremony of the Gaza Peace Plan, marking a historic milestone for the region after two years of conflict and suffering * He is expected to commit the UK Government to playing a leading role to accelerate Gaza's reconstruction, working with international partners * A £2...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: London Universities Purchasing Consortium Industry: E-learning services and Educational software package and Training software package and Educational software development services Description: This tender process is to procure a new learning management system for the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The aim is to enhance our member experience by improving access to educ...
LONDON, Oct. 10 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Sunderland Culture Industry: Architectural design services Description: Sunderland Culture seeks to appoint an architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team (MDDT) with high level support from a conservation accredited (RIBA SCA or AABC) architect. The team will deliver full consultancy services for the refurbishment and conversion of the former Peter Smith Antiques, Vil...