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Brexit Update (WC 18th Dec)

Open general export licence (export of dual-use items to EU member states) Page summary: Licence for the export of of dual-use items to EU member states. Change made: This open general export licence (OGEL) has been updated to reflect changes to the list of controlled items in the Export Control Order 2008 and the assimilated Dual-Use Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Office for Product Safety and Standards Update (WC 18th Dec)

Radio equipment regulations Page summary: Guidance for businesses on the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024 and 2025. Change made: New guide added on the Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025, with related updates to the NI guide. Time updated: 12:05am, 16 December 2025 My safety: smart connected products Page summary: OPSS is…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Update (WC 18th Dec)

UK Emissions Trading Scheme and Carbon Price Support: apply for compensation Page summary: How to apply for compensation for the indirect costs of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) and the Carbon Price Support (CPS) mechanism. Change made: Annual update made to ‘Data for UK ETS and CPS eligibility and compensation calculation form (B03 and B04 forms)’ to allow…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Department of Health and Social Care Update (WC 18th December)

Men's Health Strategy for England Page summary: Details the government’s 10-year vision for men’s health and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of all men and boys in England. Change made: Updated to include a revised PDF of ‘Men’s health: a strategic vision for England’, with a correction note explaining the changes since first…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Update (WC 18th Dec)

The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels Page summary: The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place on 9-10 December. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in London in 2026. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:56am, 15 December 2025 Copyright and artificial intelligence: progress report Page summary: A progress report on the use of…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Department for Business and Trade Update (WC 18th Dec)

Update from business groups on the Employment Rights Bill Page summary: Publication of correspondence between six key business organisations and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the Employment Rights Bill. Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:14pm, 15 December 2025 Exporting country guides Page summary: The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) guides for UK businesses who…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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MHRA updates guidance on the Health Institution Exemption to support safe use of medical devices

MHRA updates guidance on the Health Institution Exemption to support safe use of medical devices Page summary: Updated MHRA guidance will help health institutions, such as NHS Trusts and Boards, safely design and make general medical devices for patients. Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:27pm, 17 December 2025
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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UK clinical research delivery key performance indicators: data to November 2025

UK clinical research delivery key performance indicators: data to November 2025 Page summary: Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally-competitive clinical research across the UK. Change made: Updated to add ‘data to November 2025’ to the page title and to correct errors in table titles in the main report that were showing the incorrect months – the data…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Cyber security vulnerabilities of operational technologies

Cyber security vulnerabilities of operational technologies Page summary: This research details the cyber security vulnerabilities of Operational Technologies and the risks they pose. Change made: First published. Time updated: 3:29pm, 23 December 2025
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Office for Product Safety and Standards (WC 5th January)

Designated standards: new or amended notices of publication Page summary: Proposed updates to the lists of standards for businesses. Change made: Proposal to amend added for radio equipment. Time updated: 9:15am, 23 December 2025 My safety: smart connected products Page summary: OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of safety issues associated with consumer products that can connect…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026