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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Update (WC 18th Dec)

The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels Page summary: The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place on 9-10 December. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in London in 2026. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:56am, 15 December 2025 Copyright and artificial intelligence: progress report Page summary: A progress report on the use of…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Department for Business and Trade Update (WC 18th Dec)

Update from business groups on the Employment Rights Bill Page summary: Publication of correspondence between six key business organisations and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on the Employment Rights Bill. Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:14pm, 15 December 2025 Exporting country guides Page summary: The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) guides for UK businesses who…
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January 12, 2026
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SHEILD up! Launch of EUR 25 million project to prevent infections from developing into cancer

SHEILD up! Launch of EUR 25 million project to prevent infections from developing into cancer Every year, more than two million people in Europe develop cancer, and one in eight of these cancer cases are caused by an infection that could have been prevented. The SHEILD Joint Action (Strategies for Health Interventions to Eliminate Infection related Cancers) launched today in…
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January 12, 2026
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MHRA updates guidance on the Health Institution Exemption to support safe use of medical devices

MHRA updates guidance on the Health Institution Exemption to support safe use of medical devices Page summary: Updated MHRA guidance will help health institutions, such as NHS Trusts and Boards, safely design and make general medical devices for patients. Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:27pm, 17 December 2025
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January 12, 2026
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Open Licence Annual Returns for 2025

Exporters holding certain Open General Licences (OGLs) will have received automatic requests from SPIRE to complete their annual returns for 2025. Before you submit your return, check the following: Select the correct reporting period (01-JAN-25 to 31-DEC-25) • Usage count must be entered accurately. • Surrender any licences no longer in use after submitting returns. The Open Licence Returns guidance…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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UK clinical research delivery key performance indicators: data to November 2025

UK clinical research delivery key performance indicators: data to November 2025 Page summary: Report bringing together data on the delivery of globally-competitive clinical research across the UK. Change made: Updated to add ‘data to November 2025’ to the page title and to correct errors in table titles in the main report that were showing the incorrect months – the data…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Cyber security vulnerabilities of operational technologies

Cyber security vulnerabilities of operational technologies Page summary: This research details the cyber security vulnerabilities of Operational Technologies and the risks they pose. Change made: First published. Time updated: 3:29pm, 23 December 2025
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026
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Office for Product Safety and Standards (WC 5th January)

Designated standards: new or amended notices of publication Page summary: Proposed updates to the lists of standards for businesses. Change made: Proposal to amend added for radio equipment. Time updated: 9:15am, 23 December 2025 My safety: smart connected products Page summary: OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of safety issues associated with consumer products that can connect…
Ben Kemp
January 12, 2026