United Kingdom

KD v Secretary of State for the Home Department - Immigration Appeal

The UK Court of Appeal has issued a judgment in the case of KD v Secretary of State for the Home Department. This case involves an appeal from the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and concerns immigration and asylum matters. The judgment provides a final decision on the points of law raised in the appeal.

Global Imbalances: Drivers, Risks, and Policy Priorities

The Bank of England has published a staff discussion paper on global imbalances, analyzing their drivers, risks, and policy priorities. The paper finds that domestic macroeconomic factors are primary drivers, but industrial policy can have significant impacts. It recommends orderly rebalancing, reformed multilateral stewardship, and strengthened surveillance.

ICO AI Consultation Outcomes and Updated Data Protection Policy

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published the outcomes of its generative AI consultation series and updated its data protection policy positions. The consultation ran from January to September 2024, focusing on data protection aspects of generative AI.

ICO AI Working Groups and G7 Statements

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) chairs several working groups focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, including a UK regulator group and a Scottish-based network. The ICO also participates in international forums like the G7 and the Berlin Group, which have issued statements and papers on AI and Large Language Models.

Child Benefit Statistics 2025

HM Revenue & Customs has announced the upcoming release of Child Benefit statistics for 2025, detailing families and children claiming benefits by geographical location. The data, to be released on April 23, 2026, will include population counts at various administrative levels across the United Kingdom.

KD v Secretary of State for Home Department - Immigration Appeal

The Court of Appeal allowed an appeal by the Secretary of State for the Home Department against a decision to allow an asylum claim. The court set aside findings regarding political persecution and remitted a human rights claim based on a blood feud for expedited consideration.

Ogbedo, G and V v Taiga - Family Law Financial Provision

The High Court of Justice Family Division has issued a judgment in the case of Ogbedo, G and V v Taiga. The case concerns financial provision for twin daughters under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, involving extensive and prolonged litigation spanning over 22 years and numerous court orders.

Fire Door Repairs Contract Notice

The UK Government's Contracts Finder service has published a notice for fire door repairs for the Maiden Erlegh Trust. The opportunity is open to all interested suppliers, with a closing date of March 27, 2026. The contract value is listed as £0.

Lancashire County Council Event Promotion Market Engagement

Lancashire County Council has published an early market engagement notice for event promotion services, with a closing date of April 7, 2026. The engagement aims to gather market insights to shape future commercial strategies and procurement approaches for goods, works, and services.

Individual Service Funds Framework Opportunity

Cambridgeshire County Council has published an open opportunity for suppliers to join its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Individual Service Funds (ISFs). The contract is valued at £18,000,000 and closes for applications on April 6, 2026. This framework supports self-directed support for individuals requiring care and social work services.