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Department of Health and Social Care Update (WC 7 July)

World-first AI system to warn of NHS patient safety concerns Page summary: Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier Change made: First published. Time updated: 5:35am, 30 June 2025 'Innovator passports’ set to accelerate cutting-edge NHS care Page summary: New ‘innovator passport’ will slash red…
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Update (WC 7 July)

David Hill appointed as Interim Defra Permanent Secretary Page summary: David Hill will lead the department as the recruitment process for a Permanent Secretary continues. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:35am, 30 June 2025 Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: 2025 base fees Page summary: Base fees for year 1 (2025 to 2026) of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Change made:…
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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DBT Update (WC 7 July)

Businesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan Page summary: The Minister is in Taiwan for the 27th round of annual UK-Taiwan trade talks. Change made: First published. Time updated: 12:01am, 29 June 2025 UK support to Ukraine: factsheet Page summary: This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Change made: Factsheet reviewed and…
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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DSIT Update (WC 7 July)

A year in metascience (2025) Page summary: Report outlining the first year of the Metascience Unit, with evidence and insights on how to improve the UK’s research and innovation funding system. Change made: First published. Time updated: 8:45am, 30 June 2025 DSIT cyber security newsletter – June 2025 Page summary: The June 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.…
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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Medical devices: list of UK approved bodies – Update

Medical devices: list of UK approved bodies Page summary: Details of the organisations that are currently approved to undertake conformity assessments on medical devices. Change made: Updated entry for TUV SUD BABT Unlimited (0168) to include:In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices (designation expires on 2 July 2030)Under Part IV of the Medical Devices Regulation as they apply in Great Britain (SI 2002 NO…
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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Register medical devices to place on the market

Register medical devices to place on the market Page summary: How to register your medical devices with the MHRA for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Change made: Increase to statutory fee effective 16 July 2025. Time updated: 1:59pm, 3 July 2025
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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APHA – Border Trade Newsletter – getting it right at the border 03 07 25

Getting it right at the border  This newsletter from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain. In this newsletter: PHES maintenance Lumpy skin disease in Italy and France Authorised Operator Status (AOS) Pilot FMD…
Ben Kemp
July 10, 2025
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MHRA Airlock round 2 open until 14 July

A reminder for members that applications for the second round of the MHRA AI Airlock programme close on 14 July 2025. The first round saw four breakthrough AI technologies, including software that could help doctors create personalised cancer treatment plans, and a tool to help hospitals, AI developers, and regulators monitor AI performance in real time, tested in a regulatory…
Ben Kemp
July 8, 2025
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DHSC Update (WC 30 June)

Home testing kits for lifesaving checks against cervical cancer Page summary: Government to offer home-testing kits as part of the cervical screening programme under its upcoming 10 Year Health Plan. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:29am, 24 June 2025 Landmark plan to rebuild NHS in working class communities Page summary: The 10 Year Health Plan will set out how…
Ben Kemp
July 4, 2025