LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is launching a pilot from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 to streamline the approval process for certain changes to clinical trials, as part of preparations for new clinical trials regulations coming into effect on 28 April 2026. The pilot will expand the MHRA's risk-proportionate approach to include the review of modifications to approved clinical t...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The UK Embassy in Poland invites you to attend Commonwealth Services of Remembrance at war cemeteries and memorials across the country. These services honour all those from the Commonwealth of Nations who gave their lives at sea, on land and in the air during the First and Second World Wars. We also pay tribute to the courageous members of the Polish armed forces who fought and died defending their homeland and ...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Following monitoring of pharmacovigilance data, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for DIVENCE PENTA lyophilisate and solvent for emulsion for injection has been updated: A temporary mild reduction in milk production, feed intake and activity may uncommonly be observed in dairy cows, mostly after the first dose. No medicine is 100% risk free, the SPC includes information on what adverse events have be...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides the mandated update on the third anniversary of a Serious Incident which remains under investigation. The Serious Incident involved an ATR 42-500, registration G-LMRC, after departure from Aberdeen Airport, on 27 August 2022. During the departure climb the aircraft suffered a loss of multiple electrical systems and the flight crew reported that all the electronic instrument display screens...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Heather Baily, the Chair of the Security Industry Authority has today announced that she will be stepping down from the role on 28 February 2026. The announcement brings forward by a few months the end of her tenure which commenced on the 7 June 2021 and was due to conclude at the start of June 2026. Commenting on the conclusion of her tenure, Heather Baily said: It has been a privilege to be the Chair of the ...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Objectives We welcome bids for project initiatives to contribute to any one of the following objectives: * Support civil society's constructive engagement with public institutions and contribute to inclusive civil dialogue. The maximum project budget for proposals is £15,000. Activity should start and finish between October 2025 and March 2026 * Creative Economy: Support creative sectors by fostering ...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * the UK is partnering with the Kyrgyz Republic to develop a flexible financial model that will support informed decision-making on sovereign guarantees for renewable energy projects * the project aims to contribute to unlocking foreign direct investment and accelerate the scale-up of solar, wind and small hydropower projects The United Kingdom and the Kyrgyz Republic have launched a new partnership to strengthe...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Thomas Harris Thomas studied at Oxford University before qualifying with Price Waterhouse as a Chartered Accountant. He was Finance Director/CFO for many companies including HMV Canada, Body Shop UK, Virgin Megastores and Dyson worldwide. Thomas became a restorer of heritage buildings in his early 40's and has worked on projects ranging from a Victorian worker's cottage to a former girls' finishing school. He al...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The new refresher qualification will be available from 1 October 2025. The qualification updates the safety-critical skills that close protection operatives use to keep the public safe. The SIA is encouraging licence holders who plan to renew their licence to take the training as soon as possible. The SIA introduced new licence-linked qualifications for close protection in April 2022. The regulator introduced ac...
LONDON, Aug. 27 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: We're introducing a single sign-in that will make it easier and more secure for companies and business owners to access our services. The move to GOV.UK One Login means companies of all sizes will benefit from a more secure, consistent way of accessing our services - giving greater assurance about who is setting up, running and controlling companies in the UK. From 13 October 2025, you'll need to use GOV.UK One...