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NEWS FROM LEADING SOURCES

Official news for doctors joining the UK

Headlines and short synopses from official and leading publishers. Every story links to the original: read that before you act.

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FDA: press announcements · 23 Sep 2026Federal Court Enters Consent Decree Against Gold Star Distribution, Inc. Following Persistent Insanitary Warehouse Conditions21, 2026, stopping a warehouse operator from distributing FDA-regulated products including food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics until it fixes its operations to m…
UK Foundation Programme · 23 Sep 2026UKFP 2026: Release of Computer Generated Ranks to applicantsWhen will the email containing my rank be sent? Which email address will you send my rank to?
NHS England · 21 Sep 2026NHS to expand ‘life-saving’ Martha’s Rule to all A&EsIn order to continue, we need to verify that you're not a robot. Enable JavaScript and then reload the page.
UK Foundation Programme · 21 Sep 2026UKFP 2027 Application windowRefer to pages on this website for the application timeline, guidance and resources and Oriel how to apply information. Queries about the application process should be s…
FDA: press announcements · 21 Sep 2026FDA Updates Regulations to Advance Innovative Alternatives to Animal TestingNew rule supports wider use of innovative testing methods while maintaining existing safety standards for human drug development - Nonclinical Testing Terminology Direct…
FDA: press announcements · 17 Sep 2026FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Pediatric Patients with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type AFDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Pediatric Patients with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A Innovative gene therapy offers a new option for children with a rare, progressive …
UK Foundation Programme · 14 Sep 2026F2 Stand-alone recruitment for 2027 and beyondF2 Stand-alone recruitment for 2027 and beyond Recruitment to F2 Stand-alone programmes will no longer be carried out by the UKFPO on a UK-wide basis.
UK Foundation Programme · 10 Sep 2026Important update to UKFP 2027 applicant guidance: Pre-allocation Criterion 1 Parent or Legal GuardianEarlier this year the UKFPO announced a change to criterion 1 of the pre-allocation process. This change allowed pre-allocation only to the foundation school local to th…
NHS England · 10 Sep 2026Busiest summer ever for NHS but A&Es see record numbers within four hoursIn order to continue, we need to verify that you're not a robot. Enable JavaScript and then reload the page.
NHS England · 9 Sep 2026Patients to get quicker treatment for migraines, acne and 3 other everyday conditions at pharmaciesIn order to continue, we need to verify that you're not a robot. Enable JavaScript and then reload the page.
World Health Organization: news · 24 Jan 2026WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United StatesWHO therefore regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. We hope that in the …
World Health Organization: news · 23 Jul 2025Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHOTimor-Leste’s success in eliminating malaria was driven by the Ministry of Health’s swift action in 2003 to establish the National Malaria Programme, a dedicated program…

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