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Understanding Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new Cabinet
Understanding Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet

Following Andy Burnham taking office as the UK’s Prime Minister, Tendo has produced a guide introducing the key figures in his Cabinet and the priorities ...

National media spotlight shines on campaign to scrap VAT on public AEDs
National media spotlight shines on campaign to scrap VAT on public AEDs

The BHTA’s Scrap the Heart Restart Tax campaign has reached a significant milestone after being featured in The Guardian, bringing its call to scrap VAT ...

BHTA calls for stability and predictability for businesses as Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister
BHTA calls for stability and predictability for businesses as Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister

Following Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has called on the new government to provide ...

Powered mobility regulation: Is the current framework fit for purpose?
Powered mobility regulation: Is the current framework fit for purpose?

The UK Government’s consultation on powered mobility devices has prompted renewed discussion across the mobility sector about whether existing legislation reflects modern technology and the ...

MHRA outlines proposed Pre-market Statutory Instrument reforms for UK medical devices
MHRA outlines proposed Pre-market Statutory Instrument reforms for UK medical devices

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has outlined the next stage of its medical devices regulatory reform programme, providing further details of its ...

Life Sciences Jobs Plan: What BHTA members need to know
Life Sciences Jobs Plan: What BHTA members need to know

The UK Government has published its new Life Sciences Jobs Plan, setting out how government, industry, education providers, and other partners will work together over ...