The UK’s MHRA recently published a Statement of Policy intent regarding their international recognition of medical devices.

The UK government’s ambition for up to 24 Gigawatts (GW) of nuclear capacity by 2050 opens supply chain opportunities for U.S. companies.

The UK government is taking steps to develop a commercial and competitive Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) market.

The UK MOD is seeking to identify and develop novel technologies to protect physical assets from drone attack (UAS). 

On September 20, 2023, the UK Government announced an easing of the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate from 2030 to 2035. 

The EU and the UK agreed to a three-year extension to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement’s (TCA) rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries.

United Kingdom Defense Seeks Innovative in the Collection and Analysis of Hazardous Chemical and Biological Materials. 

The UK MOD is seeking proposals to identify and develop novel technologies for the rapid detection of toxic gases.

United Kingdom Law Enforcement is seeking innovative proposals that will lead to the development of roadside evidential drug driving testing.

The UK MOD is seeking proposals for the development of novel, lightweight, systems for the detection of trace explosives.

The UK MOD is seeking to identify and develop novel technologies for a new category of missile called Cooperative Missiles.

Comprehensive guidance is available on post Brexit requirements for companies exporting chemicals to the UK and EU via UK REACH. 

United Kingdom West Midlands announces Health Tech Innovation Accelerator Program.

On August 1, 2023, the UK Department for Business and Trade announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses.

On Oct 4, 2023, UK Prime Minister Sunak announced the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester segment of the HS2 project but opportunities still exist.