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Set up a scientific research operation

Learning path for new scientific research and development businesses — biotechnology labs, natural-science R&D, social-science R&D and humanities research. Work out which rules apply, put a safe workplace in place, meet the conditional regulatory duties for your type of research, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.

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Set up as a pharmaceutical manufacturer

Learning path for new pharmaceutical manufacturers. Work out which MHRA authorisation applies to what you make, get registered or licensed with a Qualified Person and Good Manufacturing Practice, add a Home Office licence and the right permits and safety controls for your site, and verify everything with a compliance checklist.

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Water Framework Directive compliance for businesses

Complete compliance pathway for businesses whose activities may affect water body status — from understanding the WFD framework through identifying which licences, permits, or consents you need, to applying, monitoring, and reporting. Covers England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

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Run a clinical trial under the 2026 UK regime

What changed when the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 came fully into force on 28 April 2026 - combined MHRA and REC review, the new notification scheme for lower-risk trials, transitional arrangements, sponsor duties, and the new transparency and results-publication obligations.

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