Northumberland illegal waste site shut down
The Environment Agency has blocked access to land in rural Northumberland following reports of illegal dumping and burning of waste. Source link
MHRA hires top global tech talent to transform systems behind regulation of medicines and medical devices
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bonander as its new Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO). Joining in late May 2026, the appointment of Jason strengthens the Agency’s leadership expertise in health data and technologies as it gets ready to deliver a new 5-year strategy […]
Major investigation into ‘sickening’ illegal waste dumping
The Environment Agency, working with Natural England, has launched an investigation into the large-scale, illegal dumping of waste at the Cave’s Inn Pits Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Shawell, Leicestershire. The site is well-concealed but on receiving reports of odours from the public, Environment Agency and Natural England officers visited the site last week. They discovered significant amounts of […]
Ministry of Defence Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable
Simon has been with the MDP since November 2024, previously holding the rank of Assistant Chief Constable for Territorial, Crime and Support. During his time in this role, Simon was instrumental in building key relationships across Defence, supporting the prioritisation of policing and security assets in support of homeland security. Simon has had a varied […]
Commission on establishing an alternative methods committee
A commission for advice from the Office for Life Sciences to the Animals in Science Committee on the establishment of an alternative methods committee. Source link
MHRA delivers its targets to increase access to medicines and reinforce UK position as a global destination for life sciences
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) met or exceeded all statutory targets to increase access to medicines and medical devices for UK patients, according to the MHRA Results and Forecast report published today (28 April). The MHRA has strengthened its position as a world-leading medicines regulator by striking new global partnerships and advancing pioneering work in clinical trials reform, AI regulation, and rare disease therapeutics […]
Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world
In a keynote speech Liz Kendall set out why AI is key to this country’s economic prosperity and national security The Tech Secretary says UK must build up its AI sector and work with allies or risk losing out on race for the future Government to develop a UK AI hardware plan to secure Britain’s […]
Rebuilding Britain for the new world: Liz Kendall’s speech at the Royal United Services Institute
Introduction I am delighted to be here at RUSI. A unique organisation … with a proud history of leading debates on the security issues of our age … and with a powerful ambition: to build a more secure, equitable and stable world. From the revolutionary impact of steam power in the 19th century, to nuclear […]
DWP puts disabled people first: Thousands of health staff complete landmark autism and learning disabilities training
Thousands of DWP healthcare professionals completed Oliver McGowan training to better support autistic people and those with learning disabilities as they navigate the benefits system. Marking Autism Awareness Month, the milestone forms part of the Government’s broader commitment to putting disabled people at its heart. Over 4,000 DWP healthcare professionals have completed part of training designed to transform how […]
Registered charity status: a social contract
Good afternoon, And thank you everyone. I am so pleased to be here with you this afternoon. I see my role as Chair of the Charity Commission as representative in two directions – both representing the Commission to the sector but also assisting in the representation of the sector to the Commission. No regulator can […]