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 […]
130 cultural venues, museums, and libraries to receive funding boost that will improve access to arts and culture across the country
Investment forms part of the Arts Everywhere Fund, a bumper £1.5 billion package to support cultural infrastructure projects Organisations such as The Lowry, Stratford East, The Black Country Living Museum and Derbyshire Libraries are amongst 130 receiving a needed cash boost 130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to benefit from a £127.8 million […]
AI court transcripts to boost access to justice for victims
New research to help deliver faster and cheaper AI court transcripts for victims Use of tech to tear down costly barriers to transparency Driving improvements to victims’ experience alongside the Victims and Courts Bill continuing its passage through Parliament A new study will pave the way for victims to benefit from greater transparency and improved […]
Access Consortium Promise Pilot Pathway
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Access Consortium sets 2026 priorities to accelerate work-sharing and improve patient access to innovative medicines
The heads of the regulatory authorities from Australia, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland and the UK agreed priorities to strengthen collaboration and improve regulatory efficiency at the first Access Consortium meeting of 2026 on 30 March 2026, chaired for the first time by MHRA. An action plan for 2026 was endorsed to support the GROWTH manifesto agreed […]
NHS patients and British businesses to benefit from historic changes to medicines access following pharmaceutical partnership with USA
NHS patients will get improved access to life-changing treatments as a result of medicines pricing changes — 2 new cancer medicines already recommended under the updated approach The UK is the first country in the world to secure commitment to 0% tariffs on pharmaceutical exports to the US In a boost to economic growth, the UK will […]