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APHA – Border Trade Newsletter – getting it right at the border 31 07 25

PHES Maintenance – 4 August 25 The PHES (Plant Health Export Service) will be unavailable due to planned maintenance on Monday, 4 August 2025, between 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM. During this time, you will be unable to access the services. Normal service should resume from 10 PM onwards. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Clarification on safeguard measures for low-risk…
Ben Kemp
August 6, 2025
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HRA Now – further updates to the commercial agreements for participating NHS and HSC organisations

What: the commercial model agreements for use with participating NHS and HSC organisations have been updated to align with the model Commercial Chief Investigator Agreements published in June 2025 Who: commercial sponsors, contract research organisations (CROs), NHS and HSC organisations Where: UK wide (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) When: Wednesday 30 July 2025 The following suite of commercial model…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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Persistent Organic Pollutants – Defra/DHSC/Trade Associations

Dear members, following a recent DEFRA/DHSC joint briefing on the UN Stockholm Convention (Persistent Organic Pollutants), please see this slide deck which maps out the process at international and national implementation. DHSC and DEFRA are particularly interested in member engagement of Socioeconomic impacts of implementation, especially with regard to what evidence members have of impact where longer transition timelines are…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (WC 28 July)

UK Emissions Trading Scheme scope expansion: waste Page summary: The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on the implementation of the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to energy from waste and waste incineration. Change made: Interim Authority response published. Time updated: 6:16pm, 21 July 2025 Integrating greenhouse gas removals in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme Page summary: The…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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DSIT Update (WC 28 July)

Proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services Page summary: We are seeking views on the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, the management of radio spectrum, and postal services. Change made: First published. Time updated: 3:30pm, 21 July 2025 OpenAI to expand UK office and work with government departments to turbocharge…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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DHSC Update (WC 28 July)

Boost in support for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or ME Page summary: Better care for patients living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, with plans to invest in research and offer closer to home. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 22 July 2025 ME/CFS: the final delivery plan Page summary: The final delivery plan on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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Office for Product Safety and Standards Update (WC 28 July)

Designated standards: radio equipment Page summary: Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for radio equipment. Change made: Correction made to notice of publication 0119/25. Time updated: 9:58am, 21 July 2025 Refining the law to better protect consumers Page summary: The Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 enables the Government to amend regulations to reflect how products…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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Notices under The Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 

Notices under The Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2018  Page summary: Notices under The Customs (Transitional Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 which have force of law under Customs Regulations. Change made: The listed locations under paragraph 2(A1) and 27(A1) of Schedule 1 of The Customs Transit Procedures (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 have been updated. Time updated: 1:43pm, 22 July…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025
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Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Update (WC 28 July)

Designated standards: radio equipment Page summary: Notices of publication and a consolidated list for designated standards for radio equipment. Change made: Correction made to notice of publication 0119/25. Time updated: 9:58am, 21 July 2025 Labour market enforcement Page summary: Strategies and annual reports from the Director of Labour Market Enforcement. Change made: ‘Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2025 to 2026’ added…
Ben Kemp
August 4, 2025