UK

Ofcom and Police Partner to Tackle Online Football Abuse

Ofcom and the UK Football Police Unit have partnered to tackle online abuse in English football. This new working group will share intelligence to inform preventative and investigatory actions, including Ofcom's policy work under the Online Safety Act.

MHRA Consultation on Indefinite Recognition of CE-Marked Medical Devices

The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for the indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain. The consultation seeks feedback on extending current transitional arrangements and introducing an international reliance route to ensure continued supply and patient access to medical technologies. The deadline for feedback is April 10, 2026.

ICO Upholds Westminster Council's Refusal of Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld Westminster City Council's decision to refuse an information request regarding electric charging units. The ICO found the Council was entitled to refuse the request under the 'manifestly unreasonable' exemption of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). No further steps are required from the Council.

ICO Decision Notice: Hastings & Rother Healthcare FOI Request

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Hastings & Rother Healthcare concerning their Triage process. The ICO upheld the Practice's decision to withhold certain information based on commercial interests and confirmed the Practice had provided all relevant information it held.

ICO Orders Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to Disclose Data

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to disclose nurse and midwife referral data to the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The trust must comply within 30 days, or face potential contempt of court proceedings.

ICO Decision Notice: UKHSA FOI Breach

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision notice finding that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) breached Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. UKHSA is required to provide a substantive response.

ICO Decision: Core Education Trust request vexatious

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that a request made to Core Education Trust was vexatious and therefore not subject to compliance. The decision means the Trust is not obliged to provide the requested information.

ICO Decision on Ministry of Defence FOI Complaint

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The ICO found that the MOD was justified in withholding information related to Porton Down range usage under FOIA section 26(1)(b) (defence), as the public interest favoured maintaining the exemption.

ICO upholds Barts Health NHS Trust FOI exemption

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld Barts Health NHS Trust's decision to exempt certain information related to patient care from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The decision means the Trust does not have to confirm or deny if it holds specific details about a relative's medication and wider care.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against Cheshire Constabulary

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Cheshire Constabulary. The ICO ruled that the constabulary cannot rely on a specific FOI exemption to withhold information related to the Lucy Letby case and must issue a fresh response.