United Kingdom

MHRA: UK Medical Device Testing Hits Record High, Backs AI

The UK's MHRA reported a 17% increase in approved medical device clinical investigations in 2025. The agency is implementing measures to support innovation, including a fee waiver pilot for small firms and enhanced support for AI and neurotechnology.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - Nikita Osini

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Mr Nikita Osini for Greenside Viver Green in Hincaster, Lancashire. The notice serves as a public advertisement for the application, outlining the details and the process for public consultation.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Helen Pownall and Reginald Williams for Newham Park. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement - Huntsmore Lodge

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Country Court Care Homes Limited for Huntsmore Lodge Care Home in Wiltshire. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

MHRA Medical Device Safety Notices

The MHRA has issued a list of eight medical device safety notices published between February 9-13, 2026. These notices cover various devices including ventilator circuits, tissue reconstructive material, and PET/CT scanners. The MHRA publishes these for informational purposes.

Portway Investments Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation for an environmental permit application submitted by Portway Investments Limited for their facility at Twyford Services, Evesham Bypass. This notice allows interested parties to review the application details.

Environment Agency Grants Rathlin Energy Oil Permit

The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd for oil and gas production in Yorkshire. This follows a public consultation on the agency's 'minded to' decision and ensures the company meets mandatory permit conditions.

Imperium Trust Company Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Imperium Trust Company (UK) Limited for Project Conway in Oxfordshire. This notice provides details of the application and the location for public inspection.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published a notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Carole Barraclough for a site located at The Old Forge, Fishpond, Bridport, DT6 6NW. This notice serves as an advertisement for the application.

Ofcom and Police Partner to Tackle Online Football Abuse

Ofcom and the UK Football Police Unit have partnered to tackle online abuse in English football. This new working group will share intelligence to inform preventative and investigatory actions, including Ofcom's policy work under the Online Safety Act.