Court of Appeal Dismisses Appeals on Set-Aside Order

The Court of Appeal dismissed two appeals concerning a set-aside order related to financial remedy proceedings. The court considered issues of material non-disclosure by the Husband and the nature of gifts made by the Wife's mother. The original consent order was set aside due to the Husband's material non-disclosure regarding significant gifts received.

Crispin Blunt fined for crystal meth possession

Former justice minister Crispin Blunt was fined £1,200 after pleading guilty to four charges of possessing illegal drugs, including crystal meth and cannabis. The drugs were discovered during a police investigation at his home following a chemsex party. Blunt, who represented himself, criticized the decision to charge him and suggested drug legalization.

Girlguiding UK Policy Change on Transgender Members

Girlguiding UK has announced new rules requiring transgender girls and women to leave the organization by September 2026, following a supreme court ruling. The organization states this is to operate lawfully, despite its unchanged values of inclusion. This decision has led to protests and resignations from some volunteers.

State Aid Authorisation - No Objections

The European Commission has published a notice regarding State aid authorisation, specifically cases where no objections were raised under Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. This notice pertains to case SA.120985.

State Aid Authorisation - No Objections

The European Commission has published a notice regarding State aid authorisation under Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. This notice confirms cases where the Commission has raised no objections to State aid applications, identified by SA.121337.

EU State Aid Authorisation - No Commission Objections

The European Commission has published a notice regarding State aid authorisation cases where no objections were raised. This notice, identified by SA.122117, confirms that certain State aid measures comply with EU regulations.

Euro Exchange Rates - March 25, 2026

The European Union has published the official euro exchange rates for March 25, 2026, in the Official Journal of the European Union. This notice provides the daily reference rates for various currencies against the euro.

Single Market for Services: Commission Action Insufficient

The European Court of Auditors has published Special Report 13/2026 concerning the single market for services. The report finds that the Commission's actions to remove barriers to cross-border services within the EU are still insufficient, indicating a need for more robust enforcement and policy development.

State Aid Decision - No Objections

The European Union's EUR-Lex has published a notice regarding a state aid decision. The decision indicates that no objections were raised concerning a particular state aid measure.

EU Directives Threshold Values for EFTA States

The European Union has published updated threshold values referred to in several directives concerning public procurement. These values are expressed in the national currencies of the EFTA States and are intended to align with international trade agreements.