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DSIT Updates (WC 6 Jan)

UK Science and Innovation Network impact stories Page summary: These impact stories highlight the work of the UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) around the world. Change made: Added SIN impact story covering support for semiconductors in Japan. Time updated: 9:44am, 16 December 2024 Public attitudes to data and AI: Tracker survey (Wave 4) Page summary: Report detailing the findings…
Ben Kemp
January 8, 2025
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Brexit: Safety and security requirements on imports and exports

Safety and security requirements on imports and exports Page summary: Find out about safety and security requirements that apply to goods entering and exiting the UK. Change made: Information about qualifying and non-qualifying goods arriving in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has been updated. Time updated: 2:00pm, 16 December 2024
Ben Kemp
January 8, 2025
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DBT Updates (WC 6 Jan)

The UK and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Page summary: Business guidance, treaty information and other documents to help you understand the UK’s accession to the CPTPP. Change made: Amended page to reflect ratification of UK’s membership of CPTPP. Time updated: 12:00am, 24 December 2024   UK trade agreements in effect Page summary: Find out about trade agreements…
Ben Kemp
January 8, 2025
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UKHSA Updates (WC 6 Jan)

Marburg virus disease: origins, reservoirs, transmission and guidelines Page summary: Marburg virus is a filovirus which, along with Ebola virus, can cause a severe and often fatal viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF). Change made: Updated the epidemiology section and map. Time updated: 10:24am, 30 December 2024 Notifiable diseases: causative agents reports for 2024 Page summary: Weekly data from UK laboratories on…
Ben Kemp
January 8, 2025
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MHRA Updates (WC 6 Jan)

COVID-19 test validation approved products Page summary: Find out which COVID-19 test products have been approved. Change made: Updated Products approved under the Medical Devices Coronavirus Test Device Approvals Amendment Regulations spreadsheet Time updated: 1:52pm, 23 December 2024 Orphan registered medicinal products Page summary: A list of authorised orphan medicinal products registered by the UK licensing authority. Change made: Removed…
Ben Kemp
January 8, 2025
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Update from GOV.UK for: Radio equipment regulations

Radio equipment regulations Page summary: Guidance for businesses on the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024. Change made: New guide added on the Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024, and existing guides revised following legislation to extend recognition of CE marking on products being placed on the Great Britain market which came into…
Ben Kemp
January 8, 2025
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HRA Review of 2024

Welcome to the final edition of HRA Latest for 2024. As we round off the year our Chief Executive, Matt Westmore, has written a blog reflecting on how the Health Research Authority has supported research in the UK throughout 2024. In the blog Matt also looks ahead to our new strategy and what our priorities will be in 2025. Read…
Ben Kemp
January 8, 2025
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The AI and Copyright Consultation has launched today

Today, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) launched the Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. We welcome your views. The consultation will be open for responses from 17 December 2024 to 25 February 2025.  Please share the consultation widely – we need to hear…
Ben Kemp
December 19, 2024
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MHRA Update (WC 16 Dec)

Medical devices given exceptional use authorisations during the COVID-19 pandemic 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: DEU/012/2023/002 & DEU/004/2023/003 moved to ‘List of medical devices that are no longer covered by an exceptional use authorisation’.DEU/011/2022/007 & DEU/012/2022/024 – extensions…
Ben Kemp
December 18, 2024
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DSIT Update (WC 16 Dec)

UK & Switzerland deepen science ties with £16 million backing Page summary: UK and Switzerland update science and research partnership to focus on some of today’s most pressing challenges, from healthcare to green energy. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 9 December 2024 £100 million public-private health research boost Page summary: 20 new clinical research hubs to be set…
Ben Kemp
December 18, 2024