WMCA Bus Network Support Grant subsidy scheme referral

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has accepted a request for advice on the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) proposed Bus Network Support Grant subsidy scheme. The scheme proposes up to £145.3 million to bus operators to maintain services during a transition to franchised routes.

Final Rule: Incidental Take of Northern Sea Otters in Alaska

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final rule authorizing the nonlethal, incidental take of small numbers of northern sea otters during marine construction and pile driving activities in Seward, Sitka, and Kodiak, Alaska. This rule is effective for five years from March 27, 2026.

USCG Kodiak Seward Sitka Final ITR

The Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a final rule regarding Integrated Turtle Regulations (ITR) for the USCG Kodiak, Seward, and Sitka areas. This notice provides a 100-word summary of the final rule, which is intended to update and clarify regulations related to sea turtles in these specific locations.

USCG Kodiak Seward Sitka Final EA

The Fish and Wildlife Service has posted the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the USCG Kodiak Seward Sitka project. This notice serves to make the final EA publicly available.

USCG Kodiak Seward Sitka Final ITR Literature Cited

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has posted the literature cited section for the Final "Integrating Traditional Knowledge and Western Science for Endangered Species Act Decision-Making" (ITR) document concerning USCG operations in Kodiak, Seward, and Sitka. This update provides the reference materials supporting the final decision.

Correction to 2025 Form 8940 Instructions

The IRS issued a correction to the 2025 Instructions for Form 8940, specifically regarding Schedule Q, Line 7. Lines 7a through 7d were incorrectly added and have been removed, with the information consolidated into a single Line 7. This correction clarifies the requirements for demonstrating a subordinate organization's affiliation with a central organization.

Publication 531 Not Revised for Tax Year 2025

The IRS has announced that Publication 531 will not be revised for tax year 2025, as it is now a continuous use product. Taxpayers may be eligible for a deduction for qualified tips received in 2025, claimed on Schedule 1-A (Form 1040).

Harvey Application for Reconsideration of Parole Decision

The Parole Board for England and Wales is considering an application for reconsideration of a parole decision made on February 8, 2026, which denied release for applicant Tom Harvey. The reconsideration is based on alleged errors of law, irrationality, or procedural unfairness in the original decision.

Thorne - Application for Reconsideration of Release Decision

The Parole Board for England and Wales is considering Thorne's application for reconsideration of a decision not to direct his release. The application argues the original decision was irrational, following Thorne's recall in June 2024 due to alleged undisclosed relationships and obsessive behaviour. This review follows a parole hearing on 9 February 2026.

Moore's Application for Reconsideration of Parole Denial

The Parole Board for England and Wales is considering an application for reconsideration of a parole denial for an individual named Moore. The application argues the original decision, made on 16 December 2025, was irrational or procedurally unfair. The applicant received an extended sentence for stalking and other offenses.