LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 60,000 drivers have already used DVLA's enhanced online medical service,benefitingfrom a quicker, easier alternative to paper applications. Drivers can now visitGOV.UKto check how around 1,600 medical conditions may affect their driving and, whererequired, notify DVLA online. DVLA is currently seeing exceptionally high demand for applications from customers with medical conditions.For many customers, u...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Singular Machines, a UK engineering automation company, has completed a strategic investment round led by the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (managed by Future Planet Capital), Oxford Science Enterprises, and joined by global engineering firm Arup and Japan's Miraisozo Investments - alongside a fresh contract with Arup to use its coEngen platform. Fusion energy requires the efficient execution of complex, h...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mukesh Sharma's second term has been extended by 4 months, commencing from 30 August 2026 to 29 December 2026. James Twining's first term has been extended by 6 months, commencing from 30 November 2026 to 29 May 2027. Mukesh Sharma OBE DL Mukesh Sharma has extensive experience in business growth, acquisitions, organisational change and international partnerships. He was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for the Count...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We have vacancies for two Senior Scientific Officers in the Biologicals Team. Job Title Senior Scientific Officer in the Biologicals Team Grade SSO Salary & Pension £46,060 per annum with Pension Scheme Annual Leave entitlement Commencing at 25 days Role These exciting and interesting roles put you at the heart of the important work of the VMD's Biologicals Section and the authorisation in the UK o...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States, as members of the International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes region, chaired by France, issue the following statement regarding the disarmament, demobilization, and cantonment protocol signed between the Congolese authorities and the Democratic Forces for the L...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Disabled people across England can soon travel on buses for free all day, every day * Time restrictions on concessionary passes to be lifted from April, giving breathing space from cost of living * Part of government's wider commitment to better, affordable, reliable buses, including the £2 bus fare cap, free bus travel for kids this summer and giving local leaders control over their buses Eligible disabl...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The United Kingdom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lebanon's Ministry of Interior and Municipalities and Ministry of Defence, reaffirming its long-standing partnership with Lebanon's security institutions. The UK's Integrated Security Fund will support a 31-month Internal Security Assistance Programme for the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the Lebanese Army totalling up to £16.3 mill...
LONDON, Aug. 17 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new collaboration between HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey (OS) will help transform the property market by enhancing data accessibility and innovation in the housing and geospatial sectors. This will reduce friction for citizens and businesses, boost confidence in property rights and the housing sector, and support government policy and economic growth. HM Land Registry has been at the heart of property ma...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The Government of UK issued details related to the following business opportunity: Contracting Authority: Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) Industry: Business and management consultancy services Description: Provision of Electrical & Mechanical Consultancy Services for Generator Infrastructure Closing date: 2026-09-07T12:00:00+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-09-21T00:00:00+01:00 to 2027-09-20T00:00:00+01:00 Value of contract: GBP20000...
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- 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 1406 - Park Tree Works Closing date: 2026-08-28T17:15:08+01:00 Contract duration: 2026-09-14T01:...