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Blofield Park Community Hub Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Blofield Parish Council has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for the Blofield Park Community Hub project, estimated at £1.2 million. This notice seeks input from potential contractors regarding the construction of a new community hub and renovation of an existing classroom.

East Grinstead Diagnostic Centre Construction Contract Awarded

The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the design and construction of the East Grinstead Community Diagnostic Centre. The contract value is £5,951,010.51, and the award was made via the SBS PS-Works Framework.

Contract Awarded for HOLMES Application to Unisys

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime has awarded a contract to Unisys for the HOLMES Investigation application for an initial term of 36 months, with an option to extend for 12 months. The total value of the contract, excluding VAT, is £2,042,826.

Defence Aviation Confliction Awareness Planning Tool Contract Award

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract valued at £3,794,454 (including VAT) to BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED for the Provision of Defence Aviation Confliction Awareness Planning Tool. The award notice was published on March 9, 2026.

London Borough of Enfield IT Service Days and Penetration Testing Contract

The London Borough of Enfield has awarded a contract for IT Service Days and Penetration Testing Services to Worknest. The contract is valued at £14,000 including VAT and will run for one year from January 17, 2026, to January 16, 2027.

Andrés Ritter Confirmed as European Chief Prosecutor

The Council of the EU has confirmed the appointment of Andrés Ritter as the new European Chief Prosecutor for the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). His term begins on November 1, 2026, succeeding Laura Codruța Kövesi. The EPPO investigates crimes against the financial interests of the EU.

Macroeconomic Dialogue with Social Partners on AI and Labour Market

The Council of the EU, European Central Bank, European Commission, and Eurogroup met with European social partners on March 9, 2026, to discuss the economic situation and the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EU labour market. The dialogue focused on safeguarding EU competitiveness and social cohesion amidst geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.

Eurogroup Statement on Belgian Draft Budgetary Plan for 2026

The Eurogroup has welcomed Belgium's draft budgetary plan for 2026, noting its compliance with the Stability and Growth Pact. The group will continue to monitor economic and fiscal developments in Belgium and across the EU.

People v. Johnson - Criminal Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in People v. Johnson, regarding a criminal defendant's right to self-representation and counsel during sentencing. The court found no error in denying the defendant's request to reappoint counsel after he had initially waived it.

In re L.C. - Parental Rights Termination Appeal

The California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, filed an opinion in the case In re L.C. on March 6, 2026. The court affirmed the juvenile court's order terminating mother K.M.'s parental rights, finding no abuse of discretion in denying her petition to reinstate reunification services.