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Department for Business and Trade Update (WC 5th Jan)

UK support to Ukraine: factsheet Page summary: This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Change made: Factsheet fully reviewed and updated. Time updated: 2:04pm, 23 December 2025 UK-Japan CEPA documents Page summary: Decisions, documents and meeting minutes from the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Change made: ‘25 November 2025: UK-Japan CEPA Working Group…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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UK REACH: Extending dossier submission deadlines for transitional registrations

UK REACH: Extending dossier submission deadlines for transitional registrations Page summary: Seeking views on proposals to extend the current UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations. Change made: Added the summary of responses and government response. Time updated: 11:00am, 22 December 2025
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Update (WC 5th January)

  Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency In Vitro Diagnostic roadmap Page summary: Sets out deliverables and timelines to support the development of safe In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) medical devices. Change made: First published. Time updated: 4:00pm, 15 December 2025 Implementation of medical devices future regime Page summary: Information on the new regulations for the post-market surveillance of medical devices…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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MHRA: National AI Commission Call for Evidence

The MHRA have released a Call for Evidence regarding the regulation of AI in healthcare. This evidence will then inform the recommendations of the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare. The Commission is a body which brings together experts from technology, healthcare, law, patient groups, the public, government, and the NHS. The MHRA is particularly keen to…
Ben Kemp
January 6, 2026
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Tell HMRC about insolvency for Plastic Packaging Tax

Tell HMRC about insolvency for Plastic Packaging Tax Page summary: How to report to HMRC if an organisation becomes insolvent for Plastic Packaging Tax purposes, send any final returns and deregister. Change made: Updated the guidance to replace ‘insolvency practitioner’ with a list of roles who can submit the online form. Updated to include that you can use the online…
Ben Kemp
December 22, 2025
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Notice to exporters 2025/33: open general export licences (OGELs) updated

This impacts exports of devices that can be considered ‘dual use’ i.e. could be used for military purposes, such as the creation of chemical or biological weapons. Notice to exporters 2025/33: open general export licences (OGELs) updated The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 8 OGELs. Please see link for details. ECJU's website can be found on GOV.UK
Ben Kemp
December 22, 2025
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Update from GOV.UK for: Radio equipment regulations

Dear members, Remember that NI is following the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) including the new cybersecurity requirements that apply to off the shelf equipment, but IVDs and MDs themselves are exempt. RED applies to any devices with wireless capability including Bluetooth, WiFI, Cellular or Near Field Communication such as RFID reading. Radio equipment regulations Page summary: Guidance for businesses…
Ben Kemp
December 22, 2025
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MHRA Update: WC 15 Dec

Strengthening collaboration between the MHRA and the Department of Health Northern Ireland Page summary: The MHRA and Northern Ireland partners are working together to support innovation, enhance patient safety and ensure people in Northern Ireland benefit from world-class regulation. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:24am, 9 December 2025 Complaints procedure Page summary: How to make a complaint about a…
Ben Kemp
December 22, 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Update: WC 15th Dec

Extended CE marking recognition for Ecodesign regulations Page summary: We’re seeking views on a proposal to extend recognition of CE marking for ecodesign regulations so that it applies to new measures made under ESPR. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:00pm, 9 December 2025 AI to accelerate national renewal and growth as Google DeepMind backs UK tech and science sectors…
Ben Kemp
December 22, 2025
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