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DHSC Updates (WC 27 October)

Major NHS update brings menopause into routine health checks Page summary: Menopause advice will be added to free health checks to help millions of women get the care they need. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 23 October 2025 Advances in science set to transform treatments for people living with dementia Page summary: From blood tests to AI, new…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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MHRA Updates (WC 27 October)

Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations Page summary: List of manufacturers and their medical devices granted an exemption by MHRA. The list also includes manufacturers whose exemption expired or was cancelled. Change made: Updated – ‘List of medical devices given exceptional use authorisations’: (DEU/008/2022/015) 10 April 2026 – Extension issued Time updated: 10:49am, 21 October 2025 Government cuts red tape…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2025
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Nexperia Semiconductor Supply Exposure — feedback for DHSC

DHSC have highlighted an emerging risk to the UK medical technology supply chain following recent developments involving Nexperia, a major global supplier of legacy semiconductors. The Dutch government’s recent intervention and the subsequent Chinese export ban on Nexperia products have disrupted a significant portion of the company’s supply chain, with potential implications for the availability of critical chips used in…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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AI Growth Lab: Call for Evidence

The MHRA are seeking evidence on a pioneering cross-economy sandbox, that would oversee the deployment of AI-enabled products and services that current regulation hinders. The Lab would deliver more dynamic UK regulation. Regulatory decisions on novel technologies can often take years, but we know that regulatory sandboxes can accelerate time to market by 40%. The AI Growth Lab would support…
Ben Kemp
October 28, 2025
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Important changes to international patent filing

Important changes to international patent filing  Filing international (PCT) patent applications is changing from 1 January 2026. The current eOLF system will no longer support PCT applications, so you'll need to use WIPO's ePCT service instead. Our latest blog explains everything you need to know about this transition, including your three filing options, how to prepare for the change, and…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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MHRA Updates: WC 20th October

Dr Nicola Rose: A new antibiotic is positive news – but it will take more to stay ahead of superbugs Page summary: The MHRA’s Interim Executive Director of Science and Research writes in The British Medical Journal on the approval of the UK’s first new UTI antibiotic in nearly 30 years, and the wider challenge of tackling antibiotic resistance. Change…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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Department for Business and Trade Updates: WC 20th October

Industrial Strategy quarterly update: July to September 2025 Page summary: An update on delivery of commitments in the Industrial Strategy. Change made: Methodology note added as an accessible webpage attachment, replacing PDF version. Time updated: 10:21am, 13 October 2025 Growth Gateway: Developing Countries Trading Scheme in Nigeria, guidance for Nigerian exporters Page summary: The UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme offers…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Updates: WC 20th October

UK ETS: Guidance for ultra small emitters Page summary: Relevant information for ultra small emitters (USEs) on eligibility and compliance. Change made: Added USE list 2026 to 2030. Time updated: 5:00pm, 15 October 2025 UK ETS: Hospital and Small Emitter status Page summary: How to register your installation as a Hospital or Small Emitter (HSE) and comply with your emissions…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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Brexit Updates: WC 20th October

Expressions of Interest for Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group Page summary: Expressions of Interest for the Northern Ireland Business Stakeholders Group on the Windsor Framework Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:00am, 13 October 2025 Maps of UK Freeports Page summary: These maps show Freeport locations in the UK, their outer boundaries and the Freeport tax sites within them. Change…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates: WC 20th October

Building Digital UK to be integrated with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Page summary: Building Digital UK will be integrated into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on 1 November 2025. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:39am, 13 October 2025 UK Business Data Survey 2026: information for survey participants Page summary: What you need to know about…
Ben Kemp
October 22, 2025