The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a new digital hub in Leeds, which was chosen for its expertise in digital health and strong academic base. The digital arm of the MHRA plays a key role in delivering digital services, managing data securely, and improving business processes across core functions.

Initially recruiting 30 skilled professionals, the digital hub is part of the MHRA’s wider strategy to boost its regulatory agility, strengthen digital powers, and deliver better outcomes for patients, the public and industry. It will also facilitate closer collaboration with digital health networks, NHS organisations, and academic institutions across the world.

The launch of the hub reflects the MHRA commitment to strengthening its presence across the UK, as well as expanding the regional reach of public bodies to ensure expertise is more evenly spread across the UK.

Wes Streeting, health and social care secretary of state, said: “There is a global tech revolution in healthcare unfolding, and Yorkshire will help our country lead it. The isn’t just about creating new jobs across the region—its about bolstering a city that’s already leading the way in digital health.

“Driving forward digital transformation like these through our Plan for Change will mean scientists get data for research quicker, inspectors can develop tech to spot problems quicker, and patients get better results.

“As a healthcare innovation powerhouse, Leeds is the perfect place to bring together the MHRA’s regulatory expertise with a thriving tech community, world-class universities, and strong NHS presence.”