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...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * rail industry innovation boosted as ninth round of the First-of-a-Kind competition launched with entries aimed at improving passenger experience on the railways * government partners with Innovate UK to provide £4.8 million funding to back ambitious new projects in lead up to the creation of Great British Railways * previous winners applauded for creating tech-led solutions and utilising AI to improve train...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: On 28 April 2026 at Cambridge Magistrates' Court, Mr Thomson pleaded guilty to an offence under Section 5 (via section 23) of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA). The company Cambridge Security Services Ltd, of which Mr Thomson was the sole director, pleaded guilty to another offence under Section 5 of the PSIA. For his offence Mr Thomson was ordered to pay a fine of £2,000, a victim surcharge of &...
LONDON, May 11 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Ms Tarandip Kaur Sandhu MBE has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Holy See in succession to Mr Christopher John Trott CVO who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms Sandhu will take up her appointment during August 2026. Curriculum Vitae Full name: Tarandip (Tammy) Kaur Sandhu Year Role 2025 to present Pre-posting Training (including Italian language training) 2023 to ...