Public ownership: railway passenger services

South Western Railway and c2c will be the first to transfer into public ownership when their national rail contracts expire in 2025.




CMA letter to PHIN welcoming achievement of bronze compliance milestone

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) welcomes the achievement by the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN) and the private healthcare industry of the ‘bronze milestone’ on their way to achieving full complianc…




Pioneer report and safety flyer published

Fatal man overboard from a potting vessel south of Hastings, England.




Safety and innovation support for small vessels in commercial use for sport or pleasure

Safety and innovation on the water are to be bolstered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) with a proposed update of regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure.




MHRA trials five innovative AI technologies as part of pilot scheme to change regulatory approach

The pilot scheme, AI Airlock, is designed to help test and improve the rules for AI-powered medical devices to ensure they reach patients quickly, safely and effectively.