Bank of England Bloomberg Terminal Renewal

The Bank of England has awarded a direct award contract to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for renewal of Bloomberg Terminal licenses covering the period 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2028. The contract value is £5,834,930.59 including VAT (£4,667,944.47 excluding VAT). The procurement was conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 using a direct award justification due to Bloomberg's exclusive intellectual property rights.

Banking Services Contract Award - Leeds City Council to NatWest

Leeds City Council has awarded a banking services contract to NatWest valued at £699,960 under the NEPO531 General Banking Services Framework. The contract covers the period 27 March 2026 to 31 March 2032, with an optional 48-month extension. This is a direct award procurement for council banking requirements including main and subsidiary accounts, cash facilities, electronic banking, and BACS services.

Romania Battery Storage State Aid Scheme Authorized

The European Commission authorized Romania's battery storage State aid scheme (SA.121308) under Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Commission raised no objections to the aid measure, clearing the way for Romania to provide State support for battery storage infrastructure as part of its energy transition objectives. This decision was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on April 1, 2026.

State Aid SA.122002 - France No-Objection Decision

The European Commission authorized State aid measure SA.122002 proposed by France under Articles 107 and 108 TFEU, raising no objections to the aid scheme. The decision was published in Official Journal C/2026/2062 on April 1, 2026.

Austria State Aid SA.120962 - Rescue Aid Authorization

The European Commission authorized Austrian State aid SA.120962 for rescue aid to firms, raising no objections under Articles 107 and 108 TFEU. The measure was published in Official Journal C on 1 April 2026 (Reference C/2025/8883). This is a standard state aid clearance with no new obligations imposed on market participants.

Euro Exchange Rates

The European Central Bank published official euro exchange rates for 31 March 2026 in the Official Journal of the European Union C-series. The rates cover major currencies including USD, GBP, JPY, and CHF against the euro. This is a routine data publication providing reference exchange rates for financial transactions and reporting purposes.

EFSA Networking Organisations List

The European Commission published a Commission Notice (OJ C 2026/1982) containing the updated list of organisations networking with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in fields within its mission. The notice identifies bodies that cooperate with EFSA on food safety risk assessment activities across the European Union.

Update of Diplomatic Mission Specimen Cards Under Schengen Borders Code Article 20(2)

The European Union published an update to specimen cards issued by Member State foreign ministries for accredited diplomatic mission and consular representation personnel under Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code). This administrative update addresses Swiss diplomatic credential documentation procedures. No new obligations or compliance deadlines are established.

SIRIUS/BROOKFIELD/Paradise JV Merger Prior Notification

The European Commission published a prior notification under the EU Merger Regulation for Case M.12345 involving SIRIUS, BROOKFIELD, and Paradise JV. The transaction has been designated as a candidate for the simplified procedure, indicating the Commission views the concentration as unlikely to raise competition concerns. Publication appeared in the Official Journal C/2026/1986 on 1 April 2026.

GIM acquiring TCR Group - Merger Notification under Simplified Procedure

The European Commission published prior notification of proposed concentration Case M.12389 involving GIM's acquisition of TCR Group. The transaction is being reviewed under the simplified procedure, indicating preliminary assessment that it does not raise significant competition concerns. Third parties with legitimate interests may submit observations to the Commission.