"So if I’m in Powers’ position, sure... I might ask MHRA: “Can we say something?” But if the answer is vague or negative, even hinting at progress could backfire. One wrong phrase could prompt the agency to pause and re-verify alignment, slowing everything. "
I think Femike already posted that MHRA doesn't prohibit company from giving an update . Moreover they made a comment during last ASM that no news is good news while MAA was under review , so why can't they say it again. Those are just the facts .