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08 August

WTO General Council July 2025: UK Statements
WTO General Council July 2025: UK Statements
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FDA Warning Letters

This Blog relates to actions which licence holders should do following the issuing of USFDA Warning Letters. 

The MHRA’s Inspection Action Groups (IAG) are responsible for recommending and implementing...

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Nine tips for supporting your child on results day
Nine tips for supporting your child on results day
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FOI release: OPSWAT MetaDefender & MetaAccess Advanced Malware Prevention Platform
FOI release: OPSWAT MetaDefender & MetaAccess Advanced Malware Prevention Platform
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£15 million refurbishment on Boston's Grand Sluice begins
£15 million refurbishment on Boston's Grand Sluice begins
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Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber — Pre-Application Seminar 2025

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise in September to recruit Fee-paid Judges of the First-tier Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber.

The...
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Imperial War Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
Imperial War Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025
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Historic Hillsborough Castle to host high-level international meeting on Western Balkans
Historic Hillsborough Castle to host high-level international meeting on Western Balkans
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Homes England appoints Amy Rees CB as Chief Executive to lead bold housing and regeneration agenda
Homes England appoints Amy Rees CB as Chief Executive to lead bold housing and regeneration agenda
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Statement on the Women's Economic Empowerment event at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai
Statement on the Women's Economic Empowerment event at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai
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Scheme design for bill discounts for new transmission network infrastructure
Scheme design for bill discounts for new transmission network infrastructure
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PM statement on the Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza: 8 August 2025
PM statement on the Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza: 8 August 2025
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Captain (Aqeed) Ahmed Al Badi receives Alexander Dalrymple Award
Captain (Aqeed) Ahmed Al Badi receives Alexander Dalrymple Award
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MHRA designated as WHO-Listed Authority: a milestone for UK life sciences and global health 
MHRA designated as WHO-Listed Authority: a milestone for UK life sciences and global health 
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Parole Board: reappointment of judicial members
Parole Board: reappointment of judicial members
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Enhancing the smart meter installation journey towards Clean Power 2030
Enhancing the smart meter installation journey towards Clean Power 2030
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Smart metering policy framework post 2025
Smart metering policy framework post 2025
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Government speeds up reforms to protect children from harm
Government speeds up reforms to protect children from harm
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NEW ‘RESTRICTION ZONES’ TO BOOST PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS
NEW ‘RESTRICTION ZONES’ TO BOOST PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS
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07 August

Energy bills cut for communities helping electrify Britain
Energy bills cut for communities helping electrify Britain
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UK highlights importance of sustainability ahead of COP30
UK highlights importance of sustainability ahead of COP30
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Exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Rushanara Ali MP
Exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Rushanara Ali MP
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New chief executive appointed at UKHSA
New chief executive appointed at UKHSA
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UK Invites Guatemala to Join Global Clean Energy Alliance
UK Invites Guatemala to Join Global Clean Energy Alliance
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The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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How are apprenticeships funded and what is the apprenticeship levy?
How are apprenticeships funded and what is the apprenticeship levy?
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Public consultation opens on Yorkshire oil and gas site
Public consultation opens on Yorkshire oil and gas site
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Speculative reporting on council tax rises
The current, outdated way in which local authorities are funded means the link between funding and need for services has broken down.

There has been media reporting that some local authorities will increase...

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What are the symptoms of the chikungunya virus and is there a vaccine? 

Chikungunya may not be a household name, but this mosquito-borne viral infection has become a significant concern for travellers to some destinations. The disease, whose name derives from the Kimakonde...

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Ministry of Justice Register of Senior Civil Servant secondary paid employment: 2024 to 2025
Ministry of Justice Register of Senior Civil Servant secondary paid employment: 2024 to 2025
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New summer surveys to try to identify cause of crayfish deaths
New summer surveys to try to identify cause of crayfish deaths
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The value of Scotland’s cultural offer
The value of Scotland’s cultural offer
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Applications for Chevening Scholarships in the UK are open
Applications for Chevening Scholarships in the UK are open
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24 hour 'bioblitz' at one of England's newest National Nature Reserves

By Karen Rigby-Faux - Local Nature Recovery Senior at Natural England

In July, over 50 Natural England staff and partners came together for a 24 hour species recording event (or ‘bioblitz’) on the ...

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Why public design is more important than ever

There are important signs of energy at the edges of the government system, according to writer James Plunkett. These are initiatives and movements that are firmly flourishing, yet not quite mainstream...

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Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Reflections from the 2025 CVO AMR Forum
What is the Chief Veterinary Officers (CVO) AMR Forum?

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time. Tackling it requires more than national strategies...

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FoI responses from the Planning Inspectorate in 2022
FoI responses from the Planning Inspectorate in 2022
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Cervical screening HPV self-sampling: impact assessments
Cervical screening HPV self-sampling: impact assessments
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Record attendance gains unlock over £2bn in future earnings
Record attendance gains unlock over £2bn in future earnings
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Regulator to investigate Christian charity after almost £300k appears unaccounted for
Regulator to investigate Christian charity after almost £300k appears unaccounted for
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First illegal immigrants detained under landmark UK-France deal
First illegal immigrants detained under landmark UK-France deal
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Don’t forget to have your say on decommissioning at Winfrith
Don’t forget to have your say on decommissioning at Winfrith
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One Month To Go: Nation urged to prepare for Emergency Alerts test
One Month To Go: Nation urged to prepare for Emergency Alerts test
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Lebanese Army Commander Ends Visit to The United Kingdom
Lebanese Army Commander Ends Visit to The United Kingdom
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Notice: Intensive Supervision Courts: Expression of Interest
Notice: Intensive Supervision Courts: Expression of Interest
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A snapshot of innovation: the history of photography through the lens of IP 
A snapshot of innovation: the history of photography through the lens of IP 
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New review highlights untapped potential of the vaginal microbiome in women’s health
New review highlights untapped potential of the vaginal microbiome in women’s health
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Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2024-25 annual report
Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain publish 2024-25 annual report
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£143 million funding to secure over 130 disused coal tips
£143 million funding to secure over 130 disused coal tips
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Change of UK Permanent Representative to the OECD: Andrew Wood
Change of UK Permanent Representative to the OECD: Andrew Wood
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UK and Singapore to continue IP cooperation
UK and Singapore to continue IP cooperation
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UK NSC consults on extending the in-service evaluation of screening for SCID

The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) is today opening a consultation on its proposed recommendation to continue the in-service evaluation (ISE) of newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency...

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UK NSC publishes SMA screening evidence documents

Today we are publishing a suite of 4 documents relating to the review of evidence on newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

You can view and download the documents by clicking on ...

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Traffic commissioners and deputy traffic commissioners: spending April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic commissioners and deputy traffic commissioners: spending April 2024 to March 2025
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Traffic Commissioners: salaries, April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic Commissioners: salaries, April 2024 to March 2025
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Traffic Commissioners: Information Access Team requests April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic Commissioners: Information Access Team requests April 2024 to March 2025
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Traffic Commissioners: annual report 2024 to 2025
Traffic Commissioners: annual report 2024 to 2025
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Traffic Commissioners: gifts and hospitality: April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic Commissioners: gifts and hospitality: April 2024 to March 2025
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Traffic Commissioners: register of interests April 2024 to March 2025
Traffic Commissioners: register of interests April 2024 to March 2025
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July/August 2025: CCO progress meetings record
July/August 2025: CCO progress meetings record
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Active Travel England's business plan 2025 to 2026
Active Travel England's business plan 2025 to 2026
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Consumer Scotland super-complaint application
Consumer Scotland super-complaint application
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37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England
37 local heritage sites to benefit from £15 million boost to breathe new life into communities across England
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Lord Vallance calls on tech experts to design ways to help reduce electricity bills
Lord Vallance calls on tech experts to design ways to help reduce electricity bills
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Brand Scotland partners with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
Brand Scotland partners with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
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06 August

Crackdown on unsafe cosmetic procedures to protect the public
Crackdown on unsafe cosmetic procedures to protect the public
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PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 6 August 2025
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 6 August 2025
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The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom reiterates its call for all States to fully implement their obligations under Resolution 1540: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Cattle farmers: join our webinar on funding for vet visits
Credit: Becky Briggs

On Tuesday 19 August, we will host a webinar specifically for cattle farmers to explain how they can access funding for an Animal Health and Welfare Review and the follow-up vet visit...

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UK Hydrographic Office 2024–2025 Annual Report released
UK Hydrographic Office 2024–2025 Annual Report released
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Bus driver who killed child after taking drugs has sentence increased
Bus driver who killed child after taking drugs has sentence increased
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IBCA Community Update, 6 August 2025
IBCA Community Update, 6 August 2025
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The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Birmingham Airport
The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Birmingham Airport
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UK Hydrographic Office 2024-2025 Annual Report released
UK Hydrographic Office 2024-2025 Annual Report released
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FCDO prompt payment data 2024 to 2025
FCDO prompt payment data 2024 to 2025
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Alcohol Duty — repayment interest
Alcohol Duty — repayment interest
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Bass FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
Bass FMP explained: goals, benefits and updates
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Police to get cutting edge technology to tackle grooming gangs
Police to get cutting edge technology to tackle grooming gangs
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DfE Update: 6 August 2025
DfE Update: 6 August 2025
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Environment Agency’s one-of-a-kind electro boom boat goes fishing
Environment Agency’s one-of-a-kind electro boom boat goes fishing
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Derbyshire-based business secures £2.3 million UKEF-backed facility to expand exports
Derbyshire-based business secures £2.3 million UKEF-backed facility to expand exports
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UK Carrier Strike Group visit to Tokyo underlines UK-Japan Strategic Partnership and Indo-Pacific commitment
UK Carrier Strike Group visit to Tokyo underlines UK-Japan Strategic Partnership and Indo-Pacific commitment
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Resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know 

The British Medical Association (BMA) announced resident doctors strikes from July 25 to July 30.  

Here, we tell you everything you need to know about resident doctor strikes, including ...

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Leveraging data analysis tools for IT rollouts in DBT
Agnes Coaker

Like many other organisations, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has been upgrading our laptops to Windows 11, ahead of Microsoft ‘switching off’ Windows 10 later this year. ...

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Bringing Order to Complexity: My Journey as a Service Designer

[English] - [Cymraeg]

When you think about visiting a court or accessing a related service, you might picture imposing buildings, formal procedures and complex legal processes, ...

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Getting the most from herbal leys within improved grassland systems

Herbal leys can offer real rewards for your livestock, soil and your bottom line while benefitting the environment, but success depends on careful planning, establishment and management.

When herbal...

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Patients will receive medicines 3-6 months faster under 10-Year Health Plan, as regulators set out plans
Patients will receive medicines 3-6 months faster under 10-Year Health Plan, as regulators set out plans
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Voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
Voluntary, community and social enterprises action plan
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Amendments to the MAIB regulations
Amendments to the MAIB regulations
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Dr Charlotte Commins appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Animal Health & Welfare Board
Dr Charlotte Commins appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Animal Health & Welfare Board
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MHRA MedRegs blog – Summer 2025
MHRA MedRegs blog – Summer 2025
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MHRA MedRegs blog – Summer 2025
MHRA colleagues visiting the Cambridge Biomedical Campus Updates on regulatory reform and plans to support innovation

Last month was an incredibly important and exciting month for the UK healthcare system...

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UK Space Frontiers 2035:  a strategic vision for the future of UK space science

The UK Space Agency, in partnership with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has officially launched the UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astro, Planetary & Helio initiative.

ESA's Solar...
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Fairer supply chains: supporting the pig sector

Last June, I was appointed as the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) to enforce the Fair Dealings Powers on behalf of the Defra Secretary of State.   

I am now pleased to announce that...

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Response to the statutory review into the GCA 2025
Response to the statutory review into the GCA 2025
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Evolution of economic regulation for CO2 storage
Evolution of economic regulation for CO2 storage
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CCUS future network strategy
CCUS future network strategy
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Applications for 2026/2027 Chevening Türkiye awards are now open
Applications for 2026/2027 Chevening Türkiye awards are now open
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Chevening OCIS/Abdullah Gül Fellowship 2026/27 applications open
Chevening OCIS/Abdullah Gül Fellowship 2026/27 applications open
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How planting Paragon's Townhead Woods helped a business to benefit the environment
How planting Paragon's Townhead Woods helped a business to benefit the environment
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