BETTER WIFI ON REMOTE TRAINS AND ACCESS TO CUTTING EDGE TECH FOR BRITISH FARMERS THROUGH £13 MILLION BOOST TO DRIVE NEXT-GEN SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Reliable broadband on remote Scottish railways and access tocutting-edgetechforBritish farmers among 16 newprojects backed by £13 million. * Fundingto help transformaccess and availability of5Gand 6G networks- boosting connectivity and driving growth. * Projects will create high-value jobs across the UK, strengthen national security, and help cement Britain's position as a global force insatellitecommunica...


SECOND REGISTRATION WINDOW NOW OPEN FOR TAX ADVISERS

LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Phase two of the new online registration requirement for tax advisers rolls out. * Advisers with Self Assessment or Corporation Tax accounts, but without an agent services account (ASA), now need to register. * Advisers who solely provide professional payroll services do not need to register before 18 November. Financial Services organisations do not need to register before 31 December 2026. * Mandatory tax adv...


WARNING AS INVESTORS LOSE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS TO "PONZI-STYLE" CRYPTO SCHEME

LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Key Coin Assets Ltd promised returns up to 100%, but investors lost hundreds of thousands of pounds * Insolvency Service investigations found no evidence of genuine trading * The Insolvency Service and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are warning investors to be vigilant about similar offers Would-be crypto investors are being warned to check firms are registered after customers lost hundreds of thousands of ...


PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHES NATIONAL DRIVE TO GET EVERYONE IN FOR CHRISTMAS

LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Everyone sleeping rough is to be offered a route offthe streets this winter if they need it, the first major milestone in the Prime Minister's commitment to endroughsleeping * Under a boosted £442million package, areas with the greatest need will receive the largest share of support, to get people out of the cold this winter and give people facinglong-term homelessness a settled home and the support to kee...


LATEST CRANE LIFTS MARK MAJOR PROGRESS ON SIXEP CONTINUITY PLANT

LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The SIXEP Continuity Plant (SCP) has reached an important milestone. Teams have completed a series of major crane lifts on the Sellafield site. The new plant, being built through the Programme and Project Partners (PPP), is now three-quarters complete. It's on track to begin operations in 2029. The main buildings are finished and protected from the weather. Work is now focused on fitting out the inside of the p...


AI TO SLASH 101 WAIT TIMES AND FREE VITAL POLICE TIME

LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: New AI software will slashwaiting timesfor reporting crimes to the police,helping to unclog the 101 service amid huge levels of misdirected, nuisance and prank calls. Thepolice's non-emergencylinereceives 20 million calls each year. Around 20% - fourmillion - of these are for non-policing organisations such as local councils, NHS 111 or the105 poweroutage helpline. However,thelinealsoreceivesridiculousreportson...


LIBYA'S LEADERS MUST USE THIS WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE PROGRESS ON LIBYA'S POLITICAL PROCESS: UK STATEMENT AT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL

LONDON, Aug. 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued text of the following speech: Madam President, three points on the political process, the importance of stability, and human rights. First,the United Kingdom reaffirms our support for SRSG Tetteh and for all efforts aimed at advancing an inclusive, credible, and Libyan-led political process. Almost a year ago, this Council welcomed SRSG Tetteh's briefing setting out a roadmap towards elections in Libya, and opening a window for ma...


UK Tender Notice: Tree Survey 2026 Identified Works Contract for Southwater Parish Council

LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Southwater Parish Council Industry: Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products Description: Southwater Parish Council owns and operates various open spaces and woodland across the Parish of Southwater. It is the intention to undertake a contract for the works identified as scheduled in the independent Tree Survey conducted in July 2026. The successful...


UK Tender Notice: Tunnel Segment Production Monitoring System copy

LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Sizewell C Limited Industry: Tunnelling works Description: This project involves the manufacturing, transportation and installation of approximately 39000 precast concrete tunnel segments. The segments will be produced at Avonmouth tunnel precast factory, transported through a multi-modal logistics network (truck and train interfaces), stored across 4 facilities (TPF, R...


UK Tender Notice: DPS1 1375 - Housing Tree Work

LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: London Borough of Haringey Industry: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services and Urban planning and landscape architectural services and Urban planning services and Landscape architectural services and Landscape gardening services Description: DPS1 1375 - Housing Tree Work Closing date: 2026-08-30T13:37:46+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-09-14T0...