Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched
The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC), a new national framework, is a significant step forward in how we think about and discuss skills in the UK. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
MHRA strengthens safety warnings for finasteride and dutasteride
Updated safety advice has been issued to strengthen warnings about potential psychiatric and sexual dysfunction linked to finasteride and to provide precautionary advice on dutasteride. read more
UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre-position in the region
UK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This comes as HMS Dragon, one of the UK’s most capable warships, will forward deploy to the region. read more
Chevening Alumni of Solomon Islands charts new course with new executive committee
The Chevening Alumni of Solomon Islands (CASI) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 30 April 2026, at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Honiara. read more
MHRA opens UK-wide consultation on redefining gene therapies
To future-proof the sector and ensure regulation keeps up with scientific and technological developments, the MHRA is consulting on proposed changes to how gene therapies are defined in UK legislation. read more