The Environment Agency has announced an action plan for Mytholmroyd, which will spend more than £10 million on flood defences to better protect homes and businesses. A new flood action plan for the town, commissioned by Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss, sets out a programme to reduce flood risk to the town, with construction due to […]
Rely on facts not feelings Are you ready to vote in the EU referendum on 23 June? The latest YouGov poll showed significant support for both sides with 13% of people still undecided. Professionals across the country are
Visiting Newcastle, the Economic Secretary will dispel the myth that leaving the EU would simply be a problem for the City of London and that the wider UK financial sector in places like Newcastle would not be affected. She will highlight the importance for staying in the EU to a sector that plays an important […]
The government has taken steps to improve Britain’s competitiveness and open up markets, in a bid to empower consumers with greater choice. Announced last week as part of the Queen’s Speech, the Better Markets Bill will boost competition and reduce unnecessary burdens on business. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published a series […]
Pushing on with its efficiency drive, the UK NHS is streamlining its healthcare procurement, while trying to maintain quality of care and SME engagement. Discussing the scope and possible solutions to this challenge, NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP) Workstream Lead
The First Minister said the next five years represent a “precious opportunity” to make real improvements for the benefit of future generations, as she urged parties across the parliament to seize that opportunity. Nicola Sturgeon made the call as she outlined a comprehensive programme of action to improve the lives and opportunities of Scotland’s young […]
Following a successful pre-market engagement, Technology Products 2 is now open for suppliers to submit their tenders. The OJEU contract notice for Technology Products 2 has been published and the Invitation to Tender is now open. This means that suppliers can apply for this opportunity to supply commodity technology goods and/or closely-related services to the […]
A host of innovative projects to boost rail-related tourism have been announced in a million pound competition, funded by the UK government. The projects, based across England, Wales and Scotland, will create great new opportunities for UK and overseas tourists to enjoy the hidden gems of the country’s heritage and community railways. Examples of the […]
The council this week announced it is to lease out office space in its Bernard Weatherill House headquarters – a deal that is set to save up to £7.5m over the next 10 years. Leading design and consultancy firm Arcadis will rent the top two floors of the council’s home, bringing 250 staff to the […]
Successful schemes get funding to improve lives and increase access to jobs. Councils across the country have won nearly £21 million of funding from the government to promote green forms of transport, it was announced. The funding is being given out for 23 sustainable travel initiatives across England that boost local economies by supporting people’s […]
