DAERA Decision on Freedom of Information and Data Protection Complaints

The ICO has issued a decision regarding complaints against the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) concerning freedom of information and data protection. DAERA was found to have breached EIR regulation 11(4) by failing to provide an internal review outcome within 40 working days, but was entitled to withhold certain commercial information.

ICO Decision Notice: Home Office FOI migrant stats upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complainant's appeal against the Home Office regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for migrant arrival statistics. The ICO ruled that the Home Office improperly withheld information under the personal data exemption.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against London Borough of Enfield for Delayed Response

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against the London Borough of Enfield. The ICO found that the council failed to respond to a complainant's information request within the statutory 20-working-day limit, breaching Section 10 of the Freedom of Information Act.

Bridgend Council FOI Complaint Upheld by ICO

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against Bridgend County Borough Council for failing to respond to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request within the statutory 20 working days. The council has been directed to provide a substantive response to the request.

ICO Decision: HMRC FOI Request - Statutory Prohibition Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The ICO upheld HMRC's decision to withhold certain information based on section 44(1) of the FOIA, which concerns statutory prohibitions on disclosure.

ICO Decision Notice: Waste Management Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision notice regarding a waste management information request. The ICO upheld the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames' decision to withhold certain commercial and personal information under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). No further action is required by the council.

ICO Decision Notice: Halton Council Mersey Gateway Bridges Information Request

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against Halton Council regarding a request for information about the Mersey Gateway bridges. The ICO found the Council failed to conduct a reasonable search for the requested information, violating the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The Council must now conduct further searches and issue a new response.

ICO Decision: Oxford City Council correctly withheld expense report data

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision finding that Oxford City Council correctly withheld expense report data under section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The decision upholds the council's reliance on the third-party personal information exemption.

ICO Decision on Kingston Upon Thames FOI Data Protection Complaints

The ICO issued a decision regarding data protection complaints against the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. While the council was found not to hold the requested information under EIR regulation 12(4)(a), its internal review process did not comply with regulation 11(4). No further steps are required by the Commissioner.

Cleveland Police FOI Data Protection Complaints Decision

The ICO has issued a decision notice regarding Cleveland Police's handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests related to historic child sexual abuse investigations. The ICO found that while the police were correct to withhold some information under FOIA exemptions, they must now disclose the parts of the report that are not exempt.

DfE FOIA Breach Decision

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against the Department for Education (DfE) for breaching the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The DfE failed to provide a substantive response to a request made on 29 January 2026 within the statutory 20 working days.

ICO Upholds HM Treasury FOI Refusal on Policy Grounds

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld HM Treasury's refusal to disclose meeting notes and minutes to the Finance and Leasing Association, citing Section 35 of the Freedom of Information Act concerning government policy formulation. The ICO found that HM Treasury was entitled to withhold the information on these grounds.

ICO Decision Notice: NHS Trust Failed to Respond to FOI Request

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) request against North East London NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust failed to respond to the request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO has ordered the Trust to provide a response within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision: Lewisham Council FOI 17 Upheld, 40(2) Not Upheld

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to Lewisham Council. The ICO upheld the council's decision to withhold information under FOI section 40(2) but found the council breached section 17 by failing to issue a timely refusal notice.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against DHSC

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a complaint against the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) for failing to complete public interest test considerations within a reasonable time. The DHSC is now required to provide a substantive response to the FOI request within 30 calendar days.

ICO Overturns Bristol Council's Freedom of Information Refusal

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has overturned Bristol City Council's refusal to provide information regarding road blocks for the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood project. The ICO found the council incorrectly categorised the request as manifestly unreasonable.

ICO Upholds FOI Complaint Against NHS Trust

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has upheld a Freedom of Information (FOI) complaint against Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust failed to respond to a request within the statutory 20 working days. The ICO has ordered the Trust to respond within 30 calendar days.

ICO Decision on Islington FOI and Data Protection Complaint

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a decision regarding a complaint against the London Borough of Islington concerning FOI and EIR requests. While the council was found to have committed a procedural breach of EIR regulation 14, no further action is required.

South Carolina Health Ranking Improvement

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DPH) announced an improvement in the state's health ranking to 36th in the United Health Foundation's 2025 Annual Report. This marks the state's highest ranking since the report's inception in 1990, attributed to factors like increased cancer screenings and decreased physical inactivity.

South Carolina Health Planning Committee Meeting Announcement

The South Carolina Health Planning Committee announced it will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the State of South Carolina Health Campus and will also be available virtually. The agenda and virtual viewing link are posted on the meeting event page.

Hearing Aid Specialists Committee Meeting Notice

The South Carolina Department of Health has announced that the Commission of Hearing Aid Specialists Committee will hold a meeting on March 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at the State of South Carolina Health Campus in Cayce, SC. Information regarding the agenda and virtual viewing options is available on the meeting event page.

Michigan Launches New Sickle Cell Disease Strategic Plan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released a new strategic plan for 2026-2030 to improve care and services for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). The plan focuses on reducing barriers to care for adults and builds upon previous initiatives, incorporating community input to expand access and strengthen public health surveillance.

Woolard v. Thurmond - First Amendment Challenge to Charter School Curricular Materials

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an amended opinion affirming the dismissal of a First Amendment lawsuit. The parents alleged that charter schools improperly rejected requests to use sectarian curricular materials, but the court found the schools' independent study programs qualified as public education and that curriculum choices constitute government speech.

USA v. Ferrari - Affirmance of Sentencing Enhancement

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court's sentencing enhancement for firearms trafficking against Christian Ferrari, who pleaded guilty to dealing firearms without a license. The court held that the enhancement applies if the defendant knew or had reason to believe the firearms would be trafficked unlawfully, regardless of whether the transferee actually possessed or used the firearm unlawfully.

Ninth Circuit Dismisses Immigration Review Petition

The Ninth Circuit dismissed Jose Guadalupe Navarrete Pelagio's petition for review of an immigration judge's order affirming a negative reasonable-fear determination. The court held that a petition challenging only a denial of relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) does not invoke jurisdiction, as such claims must be part of a review of a final order of removal.

Jaterron Williamson appeals firearm conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)

The Fifth Circuit affirmed Jaterron Williamson's conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The court rejected his Second Amendment and Commerce Clause challenges, finding them foreclosed by existing circuit precedent.

Hardwick v. FAA - Pilot License Suspension

The Fifth Circuit denied a petition for review, upholding the FAA's 150-day suspension of a professional pilot's license. The pilot flew an aircraft with a tail number that did not match its registration paperwork and airworthiness certificate, leading to the enforcement action.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The General Services Administration (GSA) posted a notice indicating that the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) database was unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. This notice provides links to alternative resources and contact information for the Federal Help Desk.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the SAM.gov system is undergoing maintenance, making entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) temporarily unavailable. Users are directed to search, the homepage, or the Help page for assistance.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Information Unavailable

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is notifying users that information regarding entity exclusions and debarments on SAM.gov is temporarily unavailable due to website maintenance. The page provides links to search, the homepage, and help resources.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Maintenance and FAR Overhaul

The General Services Administration (GSA) has indicated that the SAM.gov entity exclusions page is undergoing maintenance and that changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will impact entity exclusions. The provided URL leads to a 'Page Not Found' error, suggesting an issue with accessing current exclusion information.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the SAM.gov system experienced maintenance on March 24th, during which entity exclusions (debarments and suspensions) were unavailable. The page itself is now a 404 error, indicating the content is not accessible.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable Due to Maintenance

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage, making entity exclusion data unavailable. The GSA has provided links to search, the homepage, and help resources for users affected by the downtime.

Purchase Vehicle for British Embassy Tunis Contract

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published a contract notice for the purchase of a new vehicle for the British Embassy in Tunis. The contract was awarded to Toyota Tunis for £29,046.15 excluding VAT.

Landscape Character Assessment Consultancy Services Retender

The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has issued a contract notice for landscape character assessment consultancy services. The contract, valued at £130,000 excluding VAT, was awarded to Alan Baxter and is for a period of approximately 2 years and 10 months, with a possible 12-month extension.

Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract to LOTUS FOSTER CARE LTD for Independent Fostering Agencies (Parent & Child Foster Placements). The contract is valued at £0 and runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with an option for an 8-year extension.

Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) specializing in parent and child foster placements. The contract, identified by notice number 026556-2026, was awarded to CHILDREN'S FAMILY TRUST(THE) with an estimated contract value of £0, as specific placements will be made on a call-off basis.

Hampshire County Council Awards Fostering Contract to Orange Grove Foster Care

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract to Orange Grove Foster Care Ltd for Independent Fostering Agencies - Parent & Child placements. The contract is part of a multi-lot call-off to support looked-after children within the county.

Hampshire CC Awards Independent Fostering Agencies Contract

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies to THE NATIONAL FOSTERING AGENCY LIMITED. The contract, published on March 23, 2026, covers parent and child fostering placements and is valued at £0, indicating it is a framework agreement with no guaranteed work.

Hampshire County Council Independent Fostering Agencies Contract Award

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs) to Fostering Solutions Limited for parent and child foster placements. The contract is part of a multi-lot call-off to support looked-after children and will run from April 2026 to March 2030, with an option for an 8-year extension.

Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies, specifically for Parent & Child foster placements, to FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES LIMITED. The contract is valued at £0 and is set to run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with an option for an 8-year extension.

Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (Parent & Child placements) to FIVE RIVERS CHILD CARE LIMITED. The contract is part of a multi-lot call off to support looked after children and is valued at £0 excluding VAT, with potential extensions up to 8 years.

Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) for Parent & Child foster placements to FAMILY PLACEMENT.COM LIMITED. The contract is valued at £0 and runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with an option for an 8-year extension.

Paediatric Occupational Therapy Adaptations and Equipment Contract Award

Newcastle City Council has issued a contract award notice for Paediatric Occupational Therapy Adaptations and Equipment services. The contract, valued at £95,000, was awarded on February 26, 2025, and will run until June 30, 2027. This award was made under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (call off) - Parent & Child Foster Placements to CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH WEST) LIMITED. The contract is part of a multi-lot commission to support looked after children and is effective from April 1, 2026, with a possible extension up to eight years.

Newcastle City Council - Educational Psychology Assessments Contract Award

Newcastle City Council has issued a notice confirming the award of a contract for Educational Psychology Assessments under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract, valued at £252,560.00 over its lifetime, was awarded to the existing provider via Direct Award Process C.

Hampshire County Council Contract Award: Independent Fostering Agencies

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for Independent Fostering Agencies (Parent & Child Foster Placements) to Brighter Futures Foster Care Ltd. The contract is valued at £0 excluding VAT and is estimated to run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with possible extensions.

Battersea Park Management and Maintenance Plan Retender

The London Borough of Wandsworth has published a contract notice for the retender of a 10-year Management and Maintenance Plan for Battersea Park. The notice includes details of the contract value, dates, and the selected supplier, Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Ltd.

Castle Point Council Stage Infrastructure Preliminary Market Engagement

Castle Point Borough Council has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for the design, supply, and installation of a stage technical infrastructure package for the Paddocks Community Centre. The estimated value for the contract is £100,000 excluding VAT, with an estimated contract duration of one month.

Tender for Car Park Repairs at Wharf Road

South Kesteven District Council has issued a tender notice for car park repairs at Wharf Road. The estimated value of the contract is £300,000 excluding VAT, with works scheduled from July 2026 to December 2026. The tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises.