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JALM is open access starting January 2026

I am writing to share a meaningful change coming to The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine (JALM). Starting with the January 2026 issue, JALM will become a fully open access journal. This new publishing model means changes for both authors and readers. What does this mean for you? Every article will be available for anyone to read, immediately upon publication—no subscriptions required, no login…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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DHSC Update (WC 30 June)

Home testing kits for lifesaving checks against cervical cancer Page summary: Government to offer home-testing kits as part of the cervical screening programme under its upcoming 10 Year Health Plan. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:29am, 24 June 2025 Landmark plan to rebuild NHS in working class communities Page summary: The 10 Year Health Plan will set out how…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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DSIT Updates (WC 30 June)

UK Launches Global Talent Drive to Attract World-Leading Researchers and Innovators Page summary: New taskforce and £54m fund will attract world-class researchers and their teams to the UK and comes ahead of the launch of government’s modern Industrial Strategy Change made: First published. Time updated: 8:05am, 22 June 2025 Technology Adoption Review Page summary: Review by the Government Chief Scientific…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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DBT Update (WC 30 June)

UK Launches Global Talent Drive to Attract World-Leading Researchers and Innovators Page summary: New taskforce and £54m fund will attract world-class researchers and their teams to the UK and comes ahead of the launch of government’s modern Industrial Strategy Change made: First published. Time updated: 8:05am, 22 June 2025 Industrial Strategy Page summary: Strategy document setting out a new economic…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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DEFRA Update (WC 30 June)

UK Launches Global Talent Drive to Attract World-Leading Researchers and Innovators Page summary: New taskforce and £54m fund will attract world-class researchers and their teams to the UK and comes ahead of the launch of government’s modern Industrial Strategy Change made: First published. Time updated: 8:05am, 22 June 2025 Industrial Strategy Page summary: Strategy document setting out a new economic…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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Brexit Updates (WC 30 June)

Make an entry summary declaration using the Import Control System 2 Page summary: Check when you need to use this system to make an entry summary declaration for goods moving into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, or into Northern Ireland from countries outside the EU. Change made: New information on how to use the Import Control System 2 has been…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Updates (WC 30 June)

Restricted and processed animal proteins: application to transport and use in animal feed Page summary: Form to apply to use restricted animal proteins in animal feed, or to transport bulk straight processed animal proteins or restricted proteins. Change made: Updated the BSE50 form. Time updated: 2:46pm, 24 June 2025 Foot and mouth disease: latest situation Page summary: Current cases of…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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MHRA Updates (WC 30 June)

AI breakthroughs drive expansion of ‘Airlock’ testing programme to support AI-powered healthcare innovation Page summary: MHRA opens second round of applications to test cutting-edge AI medical technologies following successful pilot phase. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:31am, 23 June 2025 AI Airlock: the regulatory sandbox for AIaMD Page summary: A proactive, collaborative, agile and the first of its kind…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025
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Important new guidance for trade mark applicants

The IPO has issued important new guidance for trade mark applicants following the Supreme Court judgment case of SkyKick UK Ltd and another v Sky Ltd and others. Changes take effect immediately. Clarification on the resulting changes to examination practices and guidance on what to expect when filing specifications can be viewed in the Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/1025) Read…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025