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APHA update – UK Border Target Operating Model

Updates from a recent call with APHA: African Swine Fever – Spain There is an ongoing outbreak of African Swine Fever in Spain. The situation is fluid with regard to the scale and duration, but the situation has changed; rather than a Spain-wide ban, there is now a regional restriction in place (focused on the Barcelona region), with no new…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Health Technology Assessment – 2026 Work Programme adopted

On Friday 28 November, the annual HTA Work Programme for 2026 was adopted by the Member State Coordination Group on Health Technology Assessment (HTACG). The Work Programme outlines the key activities and strategic priorities of the group for the upcoming year. The HTACG estimates that it will initiate around 50 joint clinical assessments (JCAs) of medicines with new active substances…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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African Swine Fever – update on imports from Spain, 28 November 2025

African Swine Fever - update on imports from Spain, 28 November 2025 Dear Trader,   On 28 November 2025, Spain notified Defra that cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) have been detected in wild boar within the Barcelona region. Spanish authorities have instructed their official veterinarians that, at national level, no further export certificates can be signed for affected products…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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New guidance and tools for GOV.UK sanctions content

New guidance and tools for GOV.UK sanctions content Following the cross-government sanctions review and user requests for clearer guidance, we’ve made improvements and launched new pages on GOV.UK. The licensing considerations for trade sanctions under the Russia regime are now navigable and scannable in a guide that forms part of the statutory guidance: Look up considerations for trade licences under the…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Business and Trade Update – 24 Nov

From smartphones to fridges: UK to end overreliance on imports of critical minerals Page summary: The Government has launched the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:30pm, 22 November 2025 UK Critical Minerals Strategy Page summary: The government’s new strategy sets the UK’s long-term ambition to ensure we have the critical minerals we need to…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Update – 24 Nov

Sovereign AI Open Call: Autonomous Labs Page summary: This is a preliminary market engagement for autonomous labs capabilities in the UK. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:00am, 24 November 2025 Liz Kendall’s speech at Innovation for Growth Summit Page summary: A speech delivered by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Liz Kendall, at Innovation for Growth Summit…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Updates – WC 24 Nov

Participating in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Page summary: This page provides an overview of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), who it applies to, and the first steps for participants looking to engage with the scheme. Change made: Added link to the main response to the UK ETS scope expansion: maritime sector consultation. Time updated: 5:00pm,…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Update – 24 Nov

Animal diseases: evaluating risks through international trade Page summary: Assessing the likelihood of introducing animal diseases to Great Britain through the trade of live animals and animal products. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:47pm, 24 November 2025 UK Government gives voice to nature at COP30 climate conference Page summary: UK accelerates global leadership on nature at COP30 Change made:…
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December 11, 2025
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Update – WC 24 November

Blood products not intended for human consumption that could be used as feed material intended for dispatch to, or transit through, the European Union and Northern Ireland: certificate 8299 updated Page summary: Apply online for an export health certificate (EHC) to export blood products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to the EU or move them to Northern Ireland.…
Ben Kemp
December 11, 2025