MOBILIST Financial Consultancy Services Tender Notice

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published a tender notice for financial consultancy services to support the MOBILIST programme. The contract is valued at an estimated £750,000 and will last for 24 months with a potential 12-month extension.

Sheffield City Council Contract for Homeless Employment Support

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for targeted employment support services to individuals experiencing or who have experienced homelessness. The contract, valued at £60,000 including VAT, is part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and runs from October 2025 to March 2026.

Surrey County Council Contract Award for Community Support Services

Surrey County Council has awarded a countywide contract valued at £3,840,000 for community support services, including Community and Life Skills, Residential Short Breaks, Shared Lives, and Supported Employment. The contract aims to deliver high-quality, equitable services to residents, promoting independence and inclusion.

Anaesthetic Software Management Tender - £250,000 Contract

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender notice for Anaesthetic Software Management services. The estimated total value of the contract is £250,000. The procurement is for the provision of an Anaesthetic Information Management System.

IOSCO Consults on OTC Commodity Derivatives Good Practices

IOSCO has published a Consultation Report on Good Practices for over-the-counter (OTC) Commodity Derivatives Markets. The report proposes practices to strengthen the implementation of existing principles related to information collection, intervention powers, and market disruption management. Comments are invited from market participants and regulators.

Arkansas Workers' Safety Conference

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing hosted the 2026 Workers' Safety Conference in Jacksonville, bringing together workers, employers, and safety leaders. The event focused on strengthening workplace safety, identifying hazards, and reducing on-the-job injuries, with sessions including OSHA enforcement trends and leadership strategies.

CJEU: GDPR data access requests can be abusive

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that a first request for access to personal data under GDPR can be considered abusive and refused if made with the sole intention of claiming compensation. The ruling provides guidance for controllers on how to identify and refuse such requests, potentially impacting consumer claims.

CJEU: Police biometric data collection must be strictly necessary

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that police authorities may only collect biometric data, such as fingerprints and photographs, if it is strictly necessary for a criminal investigation. Systematic collection without case-by-case justification is not permitted. Penalties for refusing consent are only valid if the underlying collection meets this necessity criterion.

CJEU Clarifies Restitution Rules for Unfair Foreign Currency Loan Terms

The Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified rules regarding the limitation period for consumers seeking restitution of sums paid under unfair foreign currency loan terms. The ruling, in Case C-679/24, states that EU law precludes national interpretations that would bar a consumer's claim if they were unaware of the unfairness of a clause when the loan was concluded.

CJEU Upholds Commission Approval of E.ON/Innogy Energy Asset Swap

The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed the European Commission's approval of E.ON's acquisition of Innogy's energy distribution and retail business, as well as certain generation assets. This decision dismisses appeals brought by several German municipal authorities, upholding previous rulings by the General Court.