United Kingdom

ICO Decision Notice: London Borough of Hillingdon

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the London Borough of Hillingdon for failing to disclose requested information under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The ICO found that the council wrongly withheld documents and breached multiple EIR regulations, including timeliness requirements.

ICO Decision Notice: Health Board FOI Cost Compliance Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The ICO found that the Health Board was justified in relying on the cost of compliance exemption (FOI 12(1)) to refuse the request and met its obligations to offer advice and assistance.

ICO Decision Notice: West Yorkshire Police Speed Camera Info Withheld

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding West Yorkshire Police's refusal to disclose speed camera information. The Commissioner found that the police correctly applied exemptions under FOIA and that the public interest favoured withholding the information, requiring no further action from the police.

ICO Rules BFI Requests Vexatious, No Further Action

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that the British Film Institute (BFI) was justified in deeming information requests vexatious under FOIA section 14(1). The ICO found no further action was required from the BFI.

ICO Decision Notice: Ministry of Defence Nuclear Site Events Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice regarding a complaint against the Ministry of Defence (MOD). While the MOD was found to have breached information rights regulations by failing to respond within statutory timeframes, the requested information regarding nuclear site events was ultimately exempt from disclosure.

ICO Decision Notice: Public Authority Failed FOI Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice against the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20-day period. The ICO requires the department to respond to the complainant within 30 calendar days.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Hackney Council

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Hackney Council. The Council failed to correctly interpret and respond to a request for historical business rates data, breaching FOI obligations.

ICO Decision Notice: FOI 10 & 16 Upheld, FOI 12(1) Not Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). FOI requests 10 and 16 were upheld, while request 12(1) was not upheld. The NMC is required to provide reasonable advice and assistance to the complainant.

UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Contract Award Notice

The UK's Defence Equipment and Support agency has awarded a contract for the supply and repair of Unit Load Devices for the Voyager Delivery Team. The contract, valued at £235,000 excluding VAT, was awarded to UNILODE AVIATION SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED.

Contract Award: Air Conditioning Installation for British Embassy Mexico City

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the installation of air conditioning units at the British Embassy in Mexico City. The contract, valued at £90,309.87 including VAT, was awarded to Hugo Soberanis and is effective from March 1, 2026, to June 1, 2026.