An independent report, published 13 October, examines the process for paramilitary groups to transition towards disbandment in Northern Ireland, setting out findings and recommendations on managing demobilisation and community safety risks.
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MHRA publishes updated safety communications and a Public Assessment Report on antidepressants, setting out risks of suicidal thoughts and behaviours and persistent sexual dysfunction, and how these should be communicated to patients and clinicians.
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Final report of the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism setting out findings on prevalence and the support available, and making recommendations to improve diagnosis, services and outcomes.
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Study examines how climate change could alter impacts of invasive non-native freshwater species in England up to 2100, assessing how temperature and hydrological change may change invasion risks, impacts and management needs.
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Science advice notes set out ways to improve entry pathways for girls and women into technology careers, offering evidence‑based recommendations to boost access, progression and retention in tech roles across the UK.
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Presents final results of a review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism, explaining findings in easy‑read format to improve accessibility and understanding of the review’s conclusions for affected people and stakeholders.
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Report provides catchment‑level source apportionment of nutrient pollution and estimates required diffuse sector reductions to meet protected area water quality targets, giving policymakers reductions by source and location to guide interventions.
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Rapid evidence assessments synthesise existing research on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and peer‑led support for victims of crime, evaluating effectiveness of these interventions to inform criminal justice and victim support policy.
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Sets out a theoretical framework to assess benefits of walking, wheeling and cycling, covering health, safety, journey quality and environmental impacts to guide evaluation of active travel schemes.
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Evidence is presented to support potential changes to Approved Document K guidance covering general access and utility stairs, informing possible updates to building regulations and stair design standards.
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Reviews scientific literature to assess whether passive sampling devices could feasibly replace fish and shellfish monitoring for chemical contaminants, evaluating practicality, sensitivity and applicability for routine environmental monitoring.
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Annual reports setting out trends in hepatitis C virus epidemiology in London, based on routine surveillance, aimed at informing regional screening, prevention and treatment efforts.
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An independent 2025 review, led by Frazer-Nash for the UK Space Agency, assesses the UK sector’s capabilities in In‑Situ Resource Utilisation (ISRU) technology to support space missions and commercial exploitation of off‑world resources.
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The Building Safety Regulator reviewed horizon‑scanning approaches across government to design a tailored futures capability and create a practical pathway that translates horizon scanning into policy impact, documented in a case study.
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Provides supporting evidence underpinning the cardiovascular disease modern service framework, setting out data, rationale and clinical or service considerations to inform implementation of recommended pathways and standards for cardiovascular care.
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Annual reports describing hepatitis C epidemiology in the South West of England, using surveillance data to outline regional trends, infection rates and public‑health implications for screening and treatment programmes.
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Surveillance-based annual reports on hepatitis C in the North East of England, describing regional HCV epidemiology to support local public‑health responses and service commissioning.
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Data report on sexually transmitted infections in the North East of England presenting regional STI surveillance findings to inform local public‑health monitoring and service planning.
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Offers the Regulatory Policy Committee's assessment of the Department for Transport's options appraisal and evidence quality for the Highways (Financing) Bill, commenting on the robustness of costs, benefits and impacts presented.
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Provides preliminary outbreak assessments, qualitative risk appraisals and updated situation reports on bluetongue virus in Europe, summarising current spread and risks to livestock health and informing surveillance and control measures.
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Analysis presents findings from bovine tuberculosis epidemiology and surveillance across England and Great Britain in 2025, summarising disease distribution, surveillance outcomes and implications for TB control in cattle populations.
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Presents statistics on fires involving e‑bikes, e‑scooters and related products using incidents reported to the Office for Product Safety and Standards, detailing trends and scale of reported fires.
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Triannual analysis of voluntarily reported UK radiotherapy incidents and near misses compiles learning from providers and reporting authorities to identify safety issues and improve radiotherapy practice and patient protection.
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Provides typical and high-rate habit data for different UK age groups to support radiological impact assessments, supplying behavioural parameter values used when estimating radiation doses to populations.
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Science advice notes summarise evidence on causes of violence‑fixated individuals, the role of social media in fixation, and the effectiveness of interventions to reduce risk and prevent violent behaviour.
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Descriptive epidemiology reports detail bovine tuberculosis patterns in England's Low Risk Area and selected focus counties for 2025, recording case distributions, trends and surveillance observations relevant to targeted control measures.
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A rapid evidence assessment synthesises existing evidence on the knowledge, skills and professional development needs of the children’s homes workforce to identify gaps and priorities for training and practice improvement.
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An independent review sets out measures to improve responsible dog ownership and reduce dog attacks, recommending policy and practical steps to curb incidents and promote owner accountability. (Summary based on publisher blurb.)
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UKHSA produced a rapid evidence review on long-term health impacts from industrial PFAS exposure, summarising current studies on adverse outcomes associated with ‘forever chemicals’ and identifying potential public health implications.
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Provides preliminary outbreak assessments of Newcastle disease in Europe, summarising recent detections and early epidemiological observations to inform surveillance and response efforts across affected countries.
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