The County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026

The County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026, made on March 19, 2026, amends electoral arrangements within Swansea, Wales. The order implements recommendations from the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru regarding community and electoral ward boundaries, with specific changes taking effect on May 6, 2026, and others in 2027.

Welsh Language Order 2026 amends Measure 2011

The Welsh Ministers have issued the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Amendment of Schedule 6) Order 2026, effective March 30, 2026. This order amends Schedule 6 of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 by adding Community Housing Cymru to the list of public bodies subject to Welsh language standards.

Council Tax (Unoccupied Dwellings) Amendment Regulations (Scotland) 2026

The Council Tax (Variation for Unoccupied Dwellings) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2026 introduce a 50% discount for unoccupied dwellings and a 100% premium (double charge) for second homes and long-term empty homes. These changes amend the 2013 Regulations and come into effect on April 1, 2026.

Scotland Social Security Up-rating Regulations 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Social Security (Up-rating) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend various existing social security provisions to increase assistance amounts, with staggered effective dates in April 2026. The amendments are made under powers granted by several Social Security Acts.

Armed Forces Commissioner Regulations 2026 - Family Definition

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Armed Forces Commissioner (Family Definition, and Consequential and Transitional Provision etc.) Regulations 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These regulations define 'relevant family member' for the purposes of the Armed Forces Act 2006 and include consequential and transitional provisions.

Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026, which increases various social security benefits. These changes, including adjustments to attendance allowance, severe disablement allowance, and carer's allowance, will take effect on April 6, 2026, with some provisions coming into force on April 1 and April 9, 2026.

Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers have issued the Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026, amending the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. This order extends the scope of licensable marine activities to include actions taken by Scottish persons in areas beyond national jurisdiction, such as depositing substances, scuttling vessels, and dredging.

Scotland Damp Mould Repair Regulations

The Scottish Ministers have issued new regulations under the Housing (Scotland) Acts 2001 and 2006, establishing time limits for investigating and commencing repairs related to damp and mould in housing. These regulations come into force on October 6, 2026, and modify the repairing standard for landlords.

Planning Act 2004 Amendment Regulations 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Local Planning) (Modification and Consequential Amendments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026. These regulations amend existing provisions concerning minerals and waste plans and joint minerals and waste plan documents, modifying sections 15G and 15IA of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

Competition Act 1998 Technology Transfer Block Exemption Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Competition Act 1998 (Technology Transfer Agreements Block Exemption) Order 2026, which comes into force on May 1, 2026. This Order specifies categories of technology transfer agreements that are exempt from competition prohibitions under the Competition Act 1998, following recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (England and Wales) Amendment Regulations 2026 amend the existing Boiler Upgrade Scheme Regulations 2022. Key changes include new definitions for 'air-to-air heat pump', 'non-residential building', and 'supplementary appliance', as well as modifications to definitions of 'air source heat pump', 'building', 'ground source heat pump', 'heat pump', 'installer', 'related property', and 'relevant financial year'. The regulations come into force on April 28, 2026.

Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026

The UK Lord Chancellor has issued the Taking Control of Goods (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026, amending the 2013 Regulations. These changes extend the minimum notice period for taking control of goods to 14 clear days, and to 28 clear days if a debt advice provider requests an extension on behalf of the debtor, unless the debt is non-eligible business debt. The regulations also mandate the inclusion of information about debt advice providers in enforcement notices.

Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) (Amendment) Order 2026

The UK Secretary of State has issued the Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) (Amendment) Order 2026, which corrects errors in the 2023 Order and amends provisions related to watercraft. Key changes include applying accident investigation regulations to watercraft and modifying registration requirements.

UK Statutory Instrument Amends Rating Regulations

A UK Statutory Instrument has been enacted to amend existing rating regulations. The legislation provides access to accompanying documents such as original PDFs, correction slips, lists of changes, and related legislative information.

Judge Knoll Suspended by Michigan Supreme Court

The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered the immediate suspension, with pay, of Judge Bradley S. Knoll of the 58th District Court. The suspension is effective until further order of the Court, and the associated court file is suppressed for confidentiality.

Commonwealth v. Anthony Eberhart - Manslaughter Conviction Upheld, Firearms Convictions Vacated

The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld a voluntary manslaughter conviction for Anthony Eberhart but vacated his firearms convictions due to a lack of a firearm license. The case has been remanded for further proceedings. The court noted that summary decisions are primarily for the parties and have persuasive but not binding precedential value.

Florian v. Bergus - Contract Breach Damages Upheld

The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld a lower court's decision awarding $1,108,141.60 in damages for breach of contract. The court affirmed the plaintiff's standing to sue and affirmed the jury-waived trial verdict.

Cardillo v. Chabon - Defamation and Emotional Distress Summary Judgment

The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Donald M. Chabon, dismissing defamation and emotional distress claims brought by Ernest J. Cardillo, Jr. The court found that Chabon's statements to a newspaper reporter were not made with actual malice.

Fort Edward Solar, LLC - Virtual Oral Argument Scheduled

The New York State Department of Public Service announced that the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) will hold a virtual oral argument on March 26, 2026, regarding appeals from a prior ruling concerning the Fort Edward Solar, LLC project. Parties involved include the applicant, ORES staff, and intervenors Grassland Bird Trust and American Land Rescue Fund.

RBWM Housing Management Procurement Notice

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has published a preliminary market engagement notice for the operational management of a council-owned homeless hostel. This notice seeks supplier input to shape the procurement strategy for managing a facility housing up to 19 individuals.

NHS General Dental Services Contract Notice - Knighton

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has issued a contract notice for the provision of General Dental Services in Knighton. The notice seeks bids from dental healthcare providers capable of delivering NHS General Dental Services.

HR & Payroll Software Services for Capital City College

Capital City College has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for HR & Payroll Software Services. The college is seeking expressions of interest to develop a full HR & Payroll system and procurement strategy, with an estimated contract value of £1.65 million. This notice is part of the procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023.

Contract Notice for Membership Network at Walton Centre

The Walton Centre has published a contract notice for a Membership Network, valued at £38,228. The contract, awarded to Imperial College London, will provide access to training, learning materials, and webinars for one year.

Adult Social Care Workforce Support Programme Lot 3 Contract Award

The UK Department of Health & Social Care has awarded a contract for Lot 3 of the Adult Social Care Workforce Support Programme to Ipsos. The contract, valued at £1,086,000 including VAT, is for market research to support policy development regarding the adult social care workforce.

Contract Award: Financial Subsidy Control Advice for Energetik

The London Borough of Enfield has awarded a contract to ASM Chartered Accountants for financial subsidy control advice for Energetik. The contract value is £9,250 excluding VAT and will run from March 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023.

Wiltshire Sexual Health Services Pre-Market Engagement

Wiltshire Council has issued a preliminary market engagement notice regarding the future commissioning of sexual health services. The notice provides an estimated contract value of £16.8 million over seven years and outlines the procurement timeline and initial intentions for the service.

Contract Notice for Blood Pressure Monitor Purchase

QE Facilities Ltd has published a contract notice for the purchase of one Finapress Nova non-invasive continuous blood pressure monitor and patient tilt table. The contract was signed on February 10, 2026, with Smart Medical Limited for a value of £48,180 ex VAT, running for five years.

Medicines Supply Framework for North of England Trusts

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of unlicensed imported medicines to trusts within the North of England. This notice serves as a contract award notice, detailing the framework agreement for these specialized pharmaceutical products.

Technology Products & Associated Services Contract Award

The UK's Construction Industry Training Board has awarded a contract for Technology Products & Associated Services valued at £53,405.51. The award was made without prior publication of a call for competition, utilizing a CCS framework agreement.

Active Fire Framework Participation Stage Tender Nottingham

Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited has published a tender notice for the participation stage of the Active Fire Framework. The framework includes lots for Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Door Inspections, Active Fire Servicing, Maintenance and Replacement, and Access Control.

Manchester Schools Swimming Programme Transport Service Tender

Manchester City Council has published a tender notice for a transport service for its Schools Swimming Programme. The estimated total value of the contract is £1,758,730 including VAT, with a duration of three years, potentially extending to four. This notice is issued under the UK's Procurement Act 2023.

Tameside Highways Maintenance Framework Tender Notice

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has published a tender notice for a Highways Maintenance Framework. The framework will cover eight lots including resurfacing, drainage, lighting, and traffic management, aiming to enhance the resilience and sustainability of the local highway network.

Melton Borough Council Stockyard Contract Awarded to ENSŌ CONSTRUCTION LTD

Melton Borough Council has awarded a contract for its Stockyard project to ENSŌ CONSTRUCTION LTD. The contract value is £10,334,600 excluding VAT, with an estimated start date of April 14, 2026. This notice follows the Procurement Act 2023.

Nature Mental Wellbeing Service Contract Award

Bradford Council has awarded a contract for a Nature and Mental Wellbeing Service to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. The contract, valued at £558,000, aims to improve mental wellbeing through engagement with green spaces and nature.

Calderdale Stop Smoking Service Contract Award

The Borough Council of Calderdale has awarded a contract for its Local Stop Smoking Service to South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at £2,413,000 excluding VAT, aims to reduce smoking prevalence in Calderdale.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital Awards Lithotripsy Service Contract

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of Lithotripsy Services valued at £87,000. This award notice indicates the contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Durham County Council Temporary/Emergency Accommodation Notice

Durham County Council has published a notice seeking accommodation providers for temporary and emergency housing. The estimated total value of the contract is £9,000,000 over three years, with an option to extend. This notice is part of the Council's procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023.

University of Bath seeks Lead Designer and Design Team

The University of Bath has published a tender notice for a Lead Designer and Multi-disciplinary Design Team for its 3 West Refurbishments Project. The estimated total value of the contract is £250,000, with a contract duration of nearly two years.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Maintenance Contract for ACL TOP 550 CTS Systems

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has published a contract notice for maintenance services for two ACL TOP 550 CTS Haematology systems. The contract was awarded to Werfen Ltd for £14,225.20 excluding VAT, running from August 2025 to July 2026.

Presidential decree awards orders and decorations

The President of the Republic of Poland issued a decree on February 23, 2026, awarding orders and decorations. This decree, numbered 72/2026, was published in Monitor Polski on March 26, 2026, as position 315.

Resolution Amends National Oncology Strategy 2020-2030

The Polish Council of Ministers issued Resolution 99 on March 23, 2026, amending the multi-year program "National Oncology Strategy for 2020-2030." The resolution was published in the Monitor Polski on March 26, 2026.

Presidential Decree Awards Decorations

The President of the Republic of Poland issued a decree on February 18, 2026, awarding decorations. This decree was published in Monitor Polski on March 26, 2026, under position 316.

Presidential Decree Awarding Orders and Decorations

The President of the Republic of Poland issued a decree on January 23, 2026, awarding orders and decorations. The decree was published in Monitor Polski on March 26, 2026, as position 317.

Health Minister Announcement on Home Care Qualification Integration

The Polish Minister of Health has announced the integration of the sectoral qualification 'Providing medical and care services in the home environment' into the Integrated Qualification System. This announcement was published in the Monitor Polski on March 26, 2026.

Poland: Child Care Costs Announcement for 2026-2027

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has announced the costs associated with child care services for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. This announcement specifies the financial parameters for nursery, children's club, and daily caregiver services.

Clear Business Water Customer Protection Code of Practice Undertakings

Ofwat has accepted undertakings from Clear Business Water Limited following concerns regarding compliance with back billing provisions in the Customer Protection Code of Practice. The company incorrectly back billed approximately 309 customers, totaling around £350,000, and is now undertaking remedial actions including account credits and refunds.

Court of Justice confirms freezing of funds of five Russian businesspersons

The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed appeals from five Russian businesspersons challenging the freezing of their funds. The Court clarified that sanctions target economic sectors providing substantial revenue to the Russian government, and that the influence of businesspersons is assessed in light of their economic importance.

CJEU: Trade Mark '1717' May Mislead Consumers on Quality

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that a trade mark including a number suggesting a fictitious historical heritage may mislead consumers regarding the quality and prestige of goods. This decision impacts luxury goods manufacturers using such trade marks.

FLRA General Counsel Responsibilities Final Rule

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is amending its General Counsel Responsibilities to revoke the current delegation of authority to Regional Directors for processing representation matters. A new delegation will grant Regional Directors authority only for representation matters arising when the Authority lacks a quorum. This amendment is effective April 23, 2026.

FLRA Rule on Representation Proceedings and Consultation Rights

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) has issued an interim final rule revising regulations for representation proceedings. The changes aim to provide parties with decisions on all consequential issues in these proceedings and streamline the decision-making process. The rule is effective April 23, 2026, with comments accepted until the same date.