Security preparedness and the staged implementation of 'Martyn's law' for educational settings is a current focus of the DfE. Here's how VWV can help.

The Department for Education (DfE) reported on 12 June 2025 that over 1.7 million pupils in England have special educational needs (SEN), which is an increase of 93,000 (5.6%) since 2024. 

Have the trustees of your charitable company verified their identity for Companies House? Companies House has confirmed that the rollout for mandatory ID requirements will start on 18 November 2025.

It's been a challenging few weeks for the UK life sciences sector. Following the breakdown of the talks with the Government to provide a more competitive reimbursement scheme for pharma, there have been a number of high-profile decisions that have created big concerns for the future of the sector. However, there have been some good news stories too, including a resilient message from MedCity - the life sciences arm of London and Partners, with whom VWV is a partner.

The Primary Care UMF offers an opportunity for GP practices to improve their premises. Securing the grant requires navigating complex legal agreements. Act promptly to meet these requirements to ensure your practice benefits from this investment. 

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have provided more details about a significant collaboration aimed at transforming the regulatory and health technology assessment processes in the UK. This MHRA and NICE partnership marks a pivotal step in expediting patient access to medicines while enhancing the UK’s position as a global leader in life sciences.