Apply for active substance renewal by the deadlines to keep products on the GB market. Under the GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR), active substance approvals will expire unless a renewal application is submitted at least 550 days before their expiry date. The 550-day deadlines are coming up for the following active substance/product type combinations under GB BPR: 27 December…
Ben KempSeptember 25, 2025
Get ready for the biggest change to UK patent services Big changes are coming to UK patent services, and we want to make sure you're fully prepared. Our new ‘One IPO Patent Service’ is launching in early 2026 transforming how you apply for and manage all your UK patents. To help you prepare for this major transition, we're publishing a…
Ben KempSeptember 25, 2025
Health Secretary speech to British Medical Association Page summary: The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care spoke at the special meeting of the British Medical Association’s (BMA) representative body this morning. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:51pm, 14 September 2025 Enabling pharmacist flexibilities when dispensing medicines Page summary: This consultation seeks views on proposals to enable pharmacist…
Ben KempSeptember 25, 2025
Export: APHA animal disease testing Page summary: Use this form to submit samples from animals for laboratory testing to meet the requirements for an export health certificate. Change made: Updated the guidance under the ‘Fast track service’ heading. Time updated: 3:07pm, 15 September 2025 APHA Weybridge: general testing form (LSW008) Page summary: Submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health…
Ben KempSeptember 25, 2025
US financial giants boost UK investments and jobs across London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester Page summary: The Government has announced over £1.25 billion of inward investment from US finance companies, creating 1,800 UK jobs. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:45pm, 13 September 2025 International Trade Week 2025 announced to get businesses exporting and grow the economy Page summary: Government…
Ben KempSeptember 25, 2025
Export: APHA animal disease testing Page summary: Use this form to submit samples from animals for laboratory testing to meet the requirements for an export health certificate. Change made: Updated the guidance under the ‘Fast track service’ heading. Time updated: 3:07pm, 15 September 2025 APHA Weybridge: general testing form (LSW008) Page summary: Submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health…
Ben KempSeptember 25, 2025
US-UK pact will boost advances in drug discovery, create tens of thousands of jobs and transform lives Page summary: The first ever UK-US tech agreement will bring new healthcare breakthroughs, clean homegrown energy, and more investment into local communities and businesses in Britain and the United States. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:30pm, 16 September 2025 North East England…
Ben KempSeptember 25, 2025
Transit newsletters – HMRC updates Page summary: Check for the latest updates about moving goods using transit and the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS). Change made: Newsletter ‘September 2025 – Business Continuity Procedures for transit update’ has been added. Time updated: 11:57am, 15 September 2025
Ben KempSeptember 25, 2025