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Call for Input launched for the newly announced UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement talks

The UK has started work for a new enhanced trade deal with Switzerland following talks between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Swiss President Ignazio Cassis. The enhanced deal aims to boost two-way trade between two of the world’s biggest services superpowers through measures including breaking down barriers and opening up access for U.K. firms to the Swiss market. Switzerland is…
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April 29, 2022
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Department for Transport – Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of Drivers’ Hours Rules to end

The Department for Transport announced previously a temporarily relaxation of drivers’ hours rules from 9 April to 8 May 2022. This was in response to urgent situations including arising from the cancellation of P&O Ferries and congestion for international freight traffic. However, the situation has now improved. In light of this, the Department for Transport is terminating the relaxation early…
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April 29, 2022
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Media Monitoring: 23rd – 30th April

Machine learning can help identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria University of Nottingham researchers have created software which can identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria transmitted between humans, animals and the environment The research is crucial in examining the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in spaces in which humans and animals coexist or share closely, such as livestock farming This bacteria can infect humans and render…
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April 29, 2022
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Biggest ever study of whole genome sequencing finds ‘treasure trove’ of clues

In the largest ever study of its kind, Cambridge-based scientists have discovered 58 new mutational signatures in the DNA of cancer patients, which suggests that there are causes of cancer which are not yet understood. The landmark study consisted of 12,000 NHS cancer patients. The study provides incredible insight into the extent of damage caused to the DNA of each…
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April 29, 2022
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UK Government announces trade measures to support Ukraine during crisis

The UK Government announced new trade measures to support Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. These include: The removal of tariffs on all goods from Ukraine, providing economic support; New export ban on products and technology that Russia could use to repress the people of Ukraine. These could include interception and monitoring equipment; These tariff measures are part of broad…
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April 29, 2022
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Health and Care Bill receives Royal Assent

The Health and Care Bill has finally been made law in the biggest shake-up of the NHS since the Lansley Reforms in 2012. The Bill has many implications which affect several different areas of the UK’s health landscape and fundamentally changes the principles by which the NHS seeks to deliver care to patients. This is chiefly derived from the increased…
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April 29, 2022
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Westminster Health Forum – Upcoming event on highly specialised medicines

Next steps for highly specialised medicines, regulation and treatment Morning, Thursday 19 May This WHF event will discuss the future landscape, navigating changes in approach, and addressing challenges in orphan drug development. Delegates will discuss the impact of changes to evaluation in improving patient access and engagement in the context of the Rare Diseases Action Plan. They will also consider…
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April 29, 2022
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Volunteers sought to review Expressions of interest into the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund

The OLS manufacturing team are seeking volunteers to review Expressions of Interest (EOIs) into the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund. The team are asking for a minimum commitment of 6 half-days up to the end of March 2023, plus two short briefing sessions. Relevant experience is required to participate, which must include direct industrial experience in the manufacturing of diagnostics,…
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April 29, 2022
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Dealing with Digital – What does Digital mean to you?

Who knows what Digital is? Defining Digital is complicated and there is no universal definition, so without this, how do members deal with Digital? Digital health applications are everywhere including wireless devices, hardware and software sensors, microprocessors and integrated circuits, the internet, social networking mobile and body area networks, health IT, genomics and personal genetics, laboratory instruments, personal computers, middleware…
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April 22, 2022
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