LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Chair of the SIA is responsible for leading the Board in carrying out its responsibilities to deliver ministerial expectations and the strategic objectives of the SIA. The SIA Chair is responsible to the Home Secretary for the governance and performance of the SIA as an arm's length body of the Home Office. Michelle Russell, Chief Executive of the SIA, welcomed Mike Cunningham and said: On behalf of the SIA...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today launched aconsultation on proposalsforindefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain (GB),aimed at protecting patient access and ensuring the continued supply of safe and effective medical technologies. Around 90% of medical devices currently used in Great Britain are CE marked, and the proposals for indefinite recogni...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK has handed over the last of five modernised medical rehabilitation wards to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as part of Project Renovator. Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Medical Services have been working together for two years on this project, and representatives were on site to sign the formal handover documents. Renovator is a NATO funded project to expand Ukraine's military medical rehabili...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) has today announced the appointment of new non‑executive directors to its Board, reinforcing the organisation's commitment to strong governance, strategic oversight, and sector‑leadingexpertise. The appointments bring extensive experience spanning complex project delivery, public and private finance, energy sector regulation, and human resources. The non‑e...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Northeye site has been allocated for housing in Rother District Council's adopted 2019 Local Plan and is also included in the Council's emerging Local Plan, now out for consultation. With the transfer complete, Homes England intends to bring the site forward for housing development in partnership with the council and the local community. Amy Rees, Chief Executive of Homes England, said: The transfer of the ...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * State-of-the-art centre housing 30 hearing rooms to open in central London * Backed by £148.5m to repair and modernise the tribunal estate * Part of the government's Plan for Change to tackle the tribunal backlog The UK's largest dedicated tribunal centre is set to open at the end of February, dealing with disputes that affect people's day-today-lives and boosting access to justice for individuals across ...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * £20 million in grants for technology designed to reduce harm and death from drug and alcohol addiction * Wearable tech, artificial intelligence and virtual reality projects to be considered * Part of the government's Addiction Healthcare Goals (AHG) programme to save and improve lives Innovators across the UK are being offered £20 million of government funding to develop cutting‑edge medicines,...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Professor Dame Carol Black Professor Dame Carol Black GBE FRCP FMed Sci is currently Chair of the British Library, the Centre for Ageing Better, and the Centre for Homelessness Impact. She is a member of the Boards of the Institute for Employment Studies and advises RAND Europe on health and work. She has been the Independent Adviser to the UK government on combating the misuse of drugs since 2022. In 2019 she ...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The High Court has rejected an appeal by boat-owners prevented from legal permanent mooring on part of the River Thames. The Environment Agency brought civil proceedings for trespass against the owners of ten boats in 2024 that were moored on the banks of the Thames. Some 3 owners accepted the ruling and moved on, but 7 did not. Boats can only stop on the Thames for up to 24 hours at designated short-stay moori...
LONDON, Feb. 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UKEnergy SecretaryEd MilibandandCaliforniaGovernorGavin Newsomsignnewagreementin London,building on decades of cooperationon climate, clean energy and the environmentbetween California and the UK * The agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),willstrengthen partnershipto boosttransatlantic investment, supporting jobs and industry, and strengthening relationships betweenresearch institutions in the UK and ...