Trade & Sanctions

Electricity Northwest Electrical Connection Diversion Work Contract

NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract to Electricity Northwest Limited for electrical connection diversion work valued at £32,286.36. The contract was signed on January 1, 2026, and will run for one year.

Forestry Commission Contract Award: Vegetation Management

The UK Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for vegetation management services across several woodland creation sites. The notice, published on March 11, 2026, details the scope of work, including weed control and mowing, across approximately 780 hectares.

UK Contract Award: Ice Cream, Drinks, Snacks Concession at Gundimore Promenade

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a concession contract for a mobile ice cream, drinks, and snacks service at Gundimore Promenade to ORA EVENTS LIMITED. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 excluding VAT and runs for five years.

Army Contract Awarded for Edge, Computation, and Storage Capabilities

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract valued at £4.44 million to British Telecommunications plc for the integration and maintenance of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) edge, computation, and storage capabilities. This contract supports key Army objectives for next-generation deployable edge compute.

NHS Property Services Contract Award: Polesworth Health Centre Room Reconfiguration

NHS Property Services Limited has awarded a contract for the reconfiguration of existing rooms at Polesworth Health Centre. The contract, valued at £47,219.34 including VAT, was awarded to LAWLORS LIMITED and is scheduled to take place from March 16 to April 10, 2026.

UK Gov Awards Bladder Cancer Genome Testing Contract

NHS Wales has awarded a contract valued at £252,000 to Informed Genomics Ltd. for the provision of at-home bladder cancer genome testing kits. This initiative aims to improve early detection and diagnosis of bladder cancer within the NHS Wales National Optimal Pathway.

Press Briefing for Foreign Affairs Council

The Council of the EU announced a press briefing for the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on March 16, 2026. The briefing will be held on March 13, 2026, and is 'off the record'. Journalists must register by March 13, 2026, at 14:00.

Eurogroup President Reports on Euro Area Economy to Euro Summit

The President of the Eurogroup has submitted a report to the President of the Euro Summit detailing the state of the euro area economy and upcoming work priorities. The report covers topics such as international cooperation, the strengthening of the euro's international role, and the acceleration of the savings and investments union.

EU Council Agrees Negotiating Position on Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics Framework

The Council of the EU has agreed on a negotiating position for a new regulation on fisheries and aquaculture statistics. This framework aims to modernise data collection, replace five existing regulations, and improve the use of digital technologies. Negotiations with the European Parliament are expected to begin later in 2026.

EU Council President Remarks on Azerbaijan Meeting

European Council President António Costa made press remarks following a meeting with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on March 11, 2026. The remarks highlighted strengthened cooperation in security, energy, digital, and transport, and expressed EU solidarity with Azerbaijan amidst regional geopolitical challenges.