STRONGER SAFEGUARDS FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS AND BETTER-TRAINED STAFF TO SUPPORT DISABLED AIR PASSENGERS

LONDON, Oct. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * greater protection for disabled passengers, with action to prevent wheelchairs being damaged * airline and airport staff to receive better training designed to help disabled passengers get the assistance they need * improvements come as Civil Aviation Bill progresses through Parliament, and will help create greater protections for disabled passengers Disabled passengers will be better protected from having whe...


BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN NEW DELHI CELEBRATES THE KING'S BIRTHDAY

LONDON, Oct. 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: His Majesty's love for India's people and culture is well known, and he has commended India's international leadership on climate, which is an issue that is crucially important to him. His Majesty has remained a strong advocate for an even closer UK-India partnership, and with the historic Free Trade Agreement - the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) - coming into force, 2026 has been a stellar yea...


£140 MILLION BOOST TO URGENT CARE TO EASE WINTER PRESSURES ON NHS

LONDON, Oct. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £140 million invested into 14 new urgent care schemes from new urgent treatment centres and ambulance fleets to emergency department upgrades * Additional 25 new or expanded urgent care sites opening in time for winter * Public encouraged to get flu jabs to help ease pressure on the NHS this winter After the busiest summer in NHS history, the government is boosting urgent care capacity as the health servi...


Galgotias University Honoured for Excellence in Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Employability at 36th Elets World Education Summit

India, Oct. 17 -- Recognition follows recent honour presented by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya at the Times Now Education Summit 2026New Delhi, 17 October 2026: Galgotias University has been honoured with the "Excellence in Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Employability" award at the 36th Elets World Education Summit 2026. The award adds to the University's recent recognition for connecting academic learning with industry needs, career readiness and entrepreneurship.The award was presented...


KISNA inaugurates its largest jewellery showroom in Bhubaneswar, marks 171st showroom in India and 9th in Odisha

India, Oct. 17 -- Bhubaneswar, 17 October 2026: KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery, one of India's foremost jewellery brands, inaugurated its largest showroom nationwide at Janpath, Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in its retail expansion journey. Spread across 4,056 sq. ft. over two levels, the flagship showroom represents an investment of approximately Rs.24 crore. The grand inauguration was graced by Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan, alongside Ghanshyam Dho...


UK Tender Notice: Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: East Sussex County Council Industry: Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Description: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 9DH To: ST. MARYS STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL, TN37 6EU Frequency: Monday to Friday Daily School Time: Mon- Fri 08:45-15:20 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net Closing date: 2026-10...


UK Tender Notice: Rooftop Solar PV O&M Framework 2027

LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: West Sussex County Council Industry: Solar panel roof-covering work Description: WSCC require a contractor to carry out reactive call-out visits, a contractor to undertake all inspections, a supplier undertake planned repairs and maintenance of rooftop mounted solar PV systems and Supplier to undertake planned repairs and maintenance of its domestic systems on applicabl...


UK Tender Notice: Arboricultural services - Tree works operations

LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: London Borough Of Islington Industry: Repair and maintenance services Description: 13686 DTH 2026-27 Final Set Tree and stump removal in preparation for tree replacement This opportunity has been distributed on adamprocure.co.uk Closing date: 2026-10-23T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-10-26T01:00:00Z to 2026-11-30T01:00:00Z Value of contract: Location of con...


UK Tender Notice: CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor

LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Industry: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services and Architectural and related services and Advisory architectural services Description: Newry, Mourne & Down District Council looking for a Conservation Engineer who shall undertake a structural assessment of St Paul's Church and its environs and prep...


UK Tender Notice: Provision of Legal Services for the Development of a Legislative Framework and Draft Law Recommendations on the Memorialization of the Russian-Ukrainian War

LONDON, Oct. 16 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Chemonics International, Inc. Industry: Administration, defence and social security services and Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Description: Chemonics Group UK Limited which is implementing the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine Phase 2 (PFRU-2) Project as part of international technical assistance (hereinafter re...