United Kingdom

Department for Education SEND and Inclusion CPD Lead Drafter Contract

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £15,840 (including VAT) to Greenshaw Learning Trust for the role of SEND and Inclusion CPD Lead Drafter. This contract is for the development of content frameworks for new continuing professional development courses.

Contract Award: Post-16 Qualifications Reform Content Writing

The UK Department for Education has awarded a contract valued at £36,000 to Trent Education Centre Limited for content writing services supporting post-16 qualifications reform. The contract duration is approximately six months.

UK Agencies Support In-Orbit Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The UK Space Agency, MHRA, RIO, and CAA have issued a joint statement outlining their support for companies involved in in-orbit pharmaceutical manufacturing. This initiative aims to foster a supportive regulatory environment through guidance and collaborative studies, reinforcing the UK's commitment to space-enabled manufacturing.

MHRA Class 2 Recall: Crescent Pharma Ramipril 5mg Capsules

The MHRA has issued a Class 2 medicines recall for one batch of Crescent Pharma Limited's Ramipril 5mg Capsules due to a manufacturing error where incorrect blister strips were found in the packaging. Healthcare professionals are instructed to stop supplying the affected batch immediately and contact patients who received the product.

Ramipril Recall Due to Packaging Error

The MHRA has issued a precautionary recall for one batch of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules (Batch Number GR164099) due to a packaging error that may have resulted in Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets being included in the cartons. Pharmacy and healthcare professionals are advised to return remaining stock to suppliers.

CMA Considers Energy Licence Appeal Decision Deadline

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering appeals from 5 energy companies against modifications to gas distribution licences made by Ofgem. The CMA is expected to decide whether to grant permission to appeal by 31 March 2026.

Angus Fire PFAS Reduction Permit Consultation

The Environment Agency has opened a public consultation on its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Angus Fire Limited. The variation would allow the company to install an effluent treatment plant to reduce PFAS contamination from rainwater runoff at its North Yorkshire site. The consultation period runs until April 1, 2026.

Keepmoat Homes Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a consultation notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Keepmoat Homes Limited for a site in Leyland, Lancashire. The notice details the application and explains the public participation process.

Sydney Wheeler Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency is advertising an environmental permit application for Sydney Wheeler in Lydney, England. This notice initiates a public consultation period, allowing interested parties to review the application and submit comments before a decision is made.

UK Atomic Energy Authority Contract Extension for Sampling Services

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has extended a contract for crop, oil, and liquid sampling services with RCD Lockinge Ltd for six months. This extension is in place while a new tender process is completed to ensure continuity of environmental monitoring services.