LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The plan outlines how the IPO will continue to deliver a modern, trusted IP framework that continues to support the UK's creativity,productivityand competitiveness. The Intellectual Property Office's Chief Executive and Comptroller General Adam Williams said: Our Corporate Plan reflects both the meaningful progress we have made, and our focus on realising our strategic aims as we enter into this final year of ou...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Apprenticeships put on an equal footing with university degrees as PM vows to "tear up the status quo" that held young people back * Small businesses can take on young apprentices with training fully funded from August, reversing years of underinvestment that locked young people out of opportunity * Part of the Prime Minister's plan to build a stronger, fairer Britain by backing young people with real opportunit...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn has today published the May Review Report, and written to the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee with the Department's response. The May Review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) was commissioned following concerns about ICRIR's corporate effectiveness and culture. The publication of the report, al...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency(MHRA),acting jointly with the Department of Health in Northern Ireland,has today launched a consultation calling to update the legal definition of gene therapy medicinal products (GTMPs) in the UK. The proposed changes aim to ensure UK regulation keeps upwithadvances in gene therapy, synthetic biology, and gene editing technologies. Gene therapies have evolv...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Under the theme "Strengthening networks, driving impact", the gathering brought together distinguished alumni to celebrate collective achievements and elect the leadership team for the next 2 years (2026 to 2028). The highlight of the evening was the official election of the new executive committee, a group of dedicated professionals tasked with advancing CASI's mission to inspire the next generation of scholars ...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued updated safety advice to strengthen warnings about potential psychiatric and sexual dysfunction linked to finasteride and to provide precautionary advice on a similar product, dutasteride. Following anadditionaldetailed review of the evidence, including the outcome of a European regulatory review, the MHRA has published a newDrug Safety Upd...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. * HMS Dragon to deploy to the region, ensuring the UK has options to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz when conditions allow. * The UK will outline its military contributions with further coordinated multinational commitments to be confirmed. Under UK and French leadership, international partners are e...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * New UK sanctions target organisations and individualswhothreateninternational and UK security. * ActiondemonstratesUKcommitment tocounteringIranianthreats toUK national security, regionalstability,andthe global economy. * Sanctions willdeterattacks against dissidents overseas anddisrupt illicitrevenue generation for theIranianregime. Organisations and individuals enablinghostileIranianactivityareamongst thosebe...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A new comprehensive way of identifying and describing skills needs will help employers, training providers, job seekers, and people looking to upskill to get the best from the system. The national framework, called the UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), was officially launched at a special event at the Shard on 30 April. The innovative new tool will make it much easier to match people to job opportunities ...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * TheUKhas sanctioned85 individuals and entities involved in the forced deportation,indoctrinationand militarisation of Ukrainian children, alongside thosedriving Russia'sinformation warfarecampaigns * In some of thetoughest actiontodate, the UK is exposingandcombattinghostile Russian activityacross multiplefronts, including recent attempts to interfere in Armenian elections * Anadditional£1.2 million inUKfun...