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The government will fund research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in a bid to support people with drug addictions.
World-first public-private collaboration launched to kickstart economic growth and build an NHS fit for the future.
Joint government and industry investment will deliver more than 250 high-skilled jobs producing environmentally-friendly inhalers.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A £650 million war-chest to fire up the UK’s life sciences sector and drive forward the government’s priority to grow the economy has been unveiled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt today 25 May 2023.
Four life sciences companies from across the UK will benefit from the first tranche of Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) grants.
Update to the Life Sciences Council Joint Statement on Medical Devices Regulatory Reform.
Lord James O’Shaughnessy has been appointed to conduct an independent review into the UK commercial clinical trials landscape.
Life Sciences Council Joint Statement on a new agreement to accelerate the delivery of the future UK HealthTech regulatory system.
Patients will benefit from cutting-edge new treatments as the government introduces a Vaccine Taskforce style approach to tackling health challenges.
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
UK Under-Secretary of State for Innovation and Swedish Minister for Education sign Life Sciences Memorandum of Understanding
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).
A new £10 million scheme will give leading researchers and businesses the chance to work together to help those facing life-threatening conditions.
The UK Government has announced its intent to pursue an innovative new collaboration to tackle heart disease with pharmaceutical company Novartis
The government is collaborating with pharmaceutical company Novartis to launch a clinical trial for new cholesterol treatment.
Diseases could be detected even before people experience symptoms, thanks to a pioneering new health-data programme as part of the Industrial Strategy.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Article by Sir John Bell, Life Sciences Champion, on making the most of new technology and new medicines.
The second Life Sciences Sector Deal will support healthcare innovation and back businesses to create high-paid, high-quality jobs.
The new Life Sciences Council bringing together ministers and industry will meet for the first time in Downing Street today.
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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