LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved remibrutinib (Rhapsido) 25 mg film-coated tablets for the treatment of adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) whose symptoms are not adequately controlled by antihistamines. Remibrutinib was approved through the International Recognition Procedure (IRP) Route B. Chronic spontaneous urticaria is a long-term condition that causes r...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The Regulatory Policy Committee received an impact assessment for theImmigration and Asylum Billfrom the Home Office on 30June 2026. The impact assessment was published on GOV.UK on 30June 2026. We are independently scrutinising the quality of the evidence and analysis used by the department to support the case for regulation. Our opinion of the impact assessment will be published for transparency as soon as ou...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Mr Thomas Allan has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain in succession to Mr Alastair Long, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Allan will take up his appointment during January 2027. Curriculumvitae Full name: Thomas Philip Allan Dates Role 2023 to 2026 FCDO, Deputy Director, Middle East and North Africa 2020 to 2022 Cabinet Office, Deputy Dire...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: More than 500 aspiring lawyers from across the UK took part in this year's Government Legal Profession Diversity Summer Scheme, gaining practical experience, building professional networks and exploring careers in public service law. The scheme, held last month online and across Bristol, Leeds, London and Manchester, gave students from underrepresented backgrounds a genuine insight into life as a government lawye...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * MAST Upgrade's fifth series of experiments overcome plasma instability issues considered essential prerequisites before commercial fusion energy power plants can be built. * A novel technique was pioneered by the team using measurements of light to detect and control tiny plasma imbalances. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed its most ambitious series of experiments to date on its f...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Peter Etherington acted as a director of PP Global Media Limited for more than three years while disqualified * Etherington controlled the company's finances, staffing and contracts while others were listed as directors in name only, and received more than £100,000 from the company account - more than any named director * The 68-year-old previously failed to appear at court after an email, said to be from a...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Julie Gaskell has been appointed for a four year term from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030. Simon Patterson has been appointed for a four year term from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030. Julie Gaskell Julie Gaskell is a sponsorship strategist with extensive senior experience across the public, private and cultural sectors. She advises rights holders, charities and cultural organisations on partnership developmen...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Qualifications regulator Ofqual has fined OTHM Qualifications £25,000 after finding serious and repeated failures in the way the organisation handled malpractice allegations. The failures span more than 4 years and include allowing colleges and training providers accused of malpractice to investigate themselves, keeping chaotic and inconsistent records, and failing to report serious incidents to Ofqual for t...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Global names like AstraZeneca and JLR, as well as fast-growing innovators, willbenefitfrom a bigger pool of leading scientists and engineers. * Move cements Britain as top destination for the world's best talent, enabling innovative businesses to scale and stay in the UK, and laying the foundations for skilled jobs and economic growth in every postcode. An expansion of the Global Talent visa announced toda...
LONDON, Aug. 6 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * 60,000 rural homes and businesses across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire can now access faster, more reliable broadband through the UK Government's Project Gigabit. * Villages surrounding Barnsley, Huddersfield, Hull, Bradford, York, Boston and Wisbech among the latest to benefit. * Project Gigabit is delivering digital opportunities to Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, helping rural communities grow businesses, learn new ...