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MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world’s best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain’s med tech sector

The MHRA has now published the government’s response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices - designed to

Environment Secretary Steve Reed: Response to the Independent Water Commission's final report

Statement to the House of Commons outlining the government response to the Independent Water Commission's final report.

UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza

Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza will receive additional humanitarian aid funded by the UK government.

Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East, 21 July 2025

The Foreign Secretary made a statement to parliament on the Middle East

OpenAI to expand UK office and work with government departments to turbocharge the UK’s AI infrastructure and transform public services

OpenAI and the UK government have today signed a new strategic partnership.

Football Governance Act becomes law in historic moment for English football

Historic Football Governance Act receives Royal Assent, establishing new Independent Football Regulator to safeguard the future of the natio

MHRA’s 2024–25 Annual Report and Accounts and Impact Report show progress on safety, innovation, and regulatory excellence

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published its 2024–25 Annual Report and Accounts, and accompanying Impact

UK secures £2 billion investment from major Korean bank

South Korea's oldest banking firm, Shinhan Bank, will facilitate £2 billion of investment into the UK's financial services sector by 2030.

UK hammers Putin's energy revenues with fresh sanctions

Fresh sanctions ramp up pressure on Russia’s critical oil industry and hit Putin’s creaking shadow fleet operation. 

Statement by CSPL Chair, Doug Chalmers CB DSO OBE

A statement by the Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life regarding the government's announcement of the Ethics and Integrity Co