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UK health secretary orders urgent review after investigation finds doctors banned abroad were cleared to work in the NHS due to regulatory vetting failures.
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is set to consult on its first registration fee increase in ten years, citing financial pressures and a need to support ongoing reforms.
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HCPC chair Christine Elliott calls for regulation reform, highlighting sector changes, improved standards, and the council’s priorities for its next five-year strategy.
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Social Work England will host a national roadshow in autumn 2025 to discuss regulation, CPD, fitness to practise, education standards, and future strategy.
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The UK government will introduce a licensing scheme for Botox, fillers and aesthetic treatments, tightening rules on high-risk procedures and practitioner standard.
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Alberta’s medical regulator has confirmed the restriction of an unlicensed physician who had been presenting himself as a doctor despite not holding a valid licence since 2019.
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British Columbia is seeing a rise in U.S. health professionals moving north as streamlined licensing and active recruitment drive new hires across the province’s health sector.
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Social Work England will raise registration fees for social workers by 33%, increasing annual costs from £90 to £120 despite widespread opposition from practitioners and unions.
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The UK government regulation reform aims to simplify oversight, cut business costs, and modernize outdated rules to support innovation, accountability, and sustainable economic growth.
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Starting in 2026, Ontario dealers and salespeople must complete OMVIC mandatory dealer training to renew licences, ensuring higher standards and stronger consumer trust.
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Prof. Douglas Boateng warns that unlicensed procurement officers cost Ghana billions, urging professional licensing to improve accountability and strengthen the nation’s economy.
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An Australian lawyer has been penalized after submitting fake legal citations generated by artificial intelligence in court.