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Health Secretary confirms AMR remains government priority

In an exchange between Shadow Health Minister Dr Caroline Johnson and Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Mr Streeting reiterated the Government's commitment to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Johnson noted the high number of antimicrobial-resistant infections in the UK and the growing risks derived from the war in Ukraine. She asked whether the Government had a plan to tackle AMR in…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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New NHS England Chair set to be named

Dr Penny Dash has been named as the Government’s preferred candidate for the next chair of NHS England. She is set to replace current chair, Richard Meddings, in April. Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has invited the Health and Social Care Committee to hold a pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with Dr Dash. Dr Dash is…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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Government publishes National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS)

Last week, the Government published its National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), setting out the strategic priorities for public procurement. This statement will come into effect on 24 February 2025, alongside the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 and is intended to outline the government priorities to be achieved through the implementation of the Act. In addition 2 new PPNs have…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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MHRA Update (WC 10 Feb)

Current approaches to product marking Page summary: Guidance on product marking, including the continued recognition of certain EU requirements, such as CE marking, for specific product sectors. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:00am, 3 February 2025 MHRA asks for views on proposed guidance to support the safe regulation of new personalised cancer therapies   Page summary: The draft MHRA…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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DBT Updates (WC 10 Feb)

Using harmonised standards for placing CE marked products on the GB market Page summary: If you rely on the continued recognition of EU requirements, including CE marking, and have used a harmonised standard without an identical GB designated standard, you may need to take specific actions. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:00am, 3 February 2025 Current approaches to product…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Updates (WC 10 Feb)

Current approaches to product marking Page summary: Guidance on product marking, including the continued recognition of certain EU requirements, such as CE marking, for specific product sectors. Change made: First published. Time updated: 7:00am, 3 February 2025 Final UK greenhouse gas emissions statistics: 1990 to 2023 Page summary: Final estimates of UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions. Change made: First published.…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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DSIT Update (WC 10 Feb)

Cyber security codes of practice Page summary: This page brings together the various DSIT codes of practice for cyber security. It explains who they are aimed at and how they align with Cyber Essentials. Change made: Page updated to reflect the new AI Cyber Security Code of practice. Time updated: 12:58pm, 3 February 2025 World-leading AI trial to tackle breast…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2025
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Office for Product Safety and Standards Update (WC 10 Feb)

Designated standards: machinery Page summary: Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for machinery. Change made: Notice of publication amended and consolidated list updated. Time updated: 2:11pm, 3 February 2025 Safe and sustainable development of advanced materials Page summary: This journal article considers the benefits and barriers to the commercialisation of advanced materials. Change made: First published.…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2025
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Brexit Update (WC 10 Feb)

Apply to import multiple low value parcels on one declaration Page summary: You can use the bulk import reduced data set to declare one or more low value parcels in a single import declaration when you import goods into Great Britain. Change made: Updated the eligibility information in the sections ‘who can use the bulk import reduced data set’ and…
Ben Kemp
February 17, 2025