The UN’s founding purposes and principles are as essential today as they were 80 years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council
As we reflect on the UN’s 80th year, there is much to commemorate. No international organisation in history has done more to lift people out of poverty, eliminate disease, respond to natural disasters, uphold human rights, and prevent conflict. The United Nations has maintained ceasefires, secured peace deals through its good offices, and helped support States on everything […]
Concizumab approved to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in people aged 12 years and older with haemophilia A or B with inhibitors
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the medicine concizumab (brand name: Alhemo) to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes (prophylaxis) in people aged 12 years and older with haemophilia A or B with inhibitors. Haemophilia is a rare, inherited condition that affects the way blood clots. People with haemophilia […]
Focus on reading in secondary years to drive up standards
A national focus on reading at the start of secondary school will drive up standards to ensure every young person can achieve and thrive, as the government announces a mandatory reading test for all children at age 13. The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will tell a major schools conference today that for millions of young […]
100 years of protecting patients through biological standards for medicines
On World Standards Day (14 October), the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) marks 100 years since the first biological standard – the scientific benchmark that keeps medicines and vaccines safe, effective and consistent for patients in the UK and worldwide. When someone receives a medicine, it must work the same way no matter […]