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BIS and the Department of Health are joining their life sciences functions to create a joint and expanded Office for Life Sciences.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Data on the life sciences sector in the UK and other countries.
Report on the progress made against the targets set in the original life sciences industrial strategy, published in August 2017.
New investment into life sciences announced alongside a review into how we develop medicines and medical technology.
The second Life Sciences Sector Deal will support healthcare innovation and back businesses to create high-paid, high-quality jobs.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Data on the life science sector in the UK and other countries.
George Freeman, Minister for Life Sciences, introduces a series of case studies to highlight business successes in UK life sciences.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Setting out the new ministerial responsibilities for the life sciences sector.
Following its success during the COVID-19 pandemic, the functions of the Vaccine Taskforce will be embedded as a permanent part of government structures.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Life sciences minister George Freeman on how integrated data and technology can improve the delivery of effective health and care services.
An overview of government's programme to develop and manufacture new medicines, digital health products and medical technologies.
This role is shared between the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Department for Health (DH). Responsibilities at the Department of Health include: Cancer Drugs Fund data and technology genomics me…
Global innovators and health leaders are joining forces to modernise health care.
Life Sciences Council Joint Statement on a new agreement to accelerate the delivery of the future UK HealthTech regulatory system.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Diseases could be detected even before people experience symptoms, thanks to a pioneering new health-data programme as part of the Industrial Strategy.
Life science companies can now apply to the new £20 million fund to expand manufacturing in the UK, Minister Nadhim Zahawi announced today (Wednesday 7 April).
George Freeman encourages people to get involved with British Science Week to see how scientists are transforming possibilities of healthcare.
Article by Sir John Bell, Life Sciences Champion, on making the most of new technology and new medicines.
A competition to identify a second wave of test beds will allow organisations to apply for a share of up to £6 million in funding.
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