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Launch of British Chambers of Commerce Trade Accelerator: Singapore Life Sciences – webinar and roundtable

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has launched a Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, set to help up to 30 SMEs across the life sciences sector enter the South-East Asian market. Singapore has been selected for this pilot scheme as it comprises 40% of UK–Southeast Asia trade. The end-to-end delivery support offered by the Trade Accelerator will include: Targeted export bootcamps and investor-readiness…
Ben Kemp
March 3, 2026
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Study: Antibiotic resistance threatens 30-year decline in deaths from lower respiratory infections

A new global analysis warns that antibiotic resistance is undermining decades of progress against lower respiratory infections (LRIs), including pneumonia and bronchiolitis. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study, researchers found that while overall LRI deaths fell from 4.3 million in 1990 to 3.5 million in 2021, drug-resistant infections now account for a growing share of fatalities. In…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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NICE’s standard cost-effectiveness threshold set to increase

NICE's standard cost-effectiveness threshold used in their technology appraisals (TAs) set to increase. DHSC has stated its intention to increase the threshold from £20,000 to £30,000, to £25,000 to £35,000, and is expected to be implemented from April 2026 (subject to parliamentary approval, DHSC processes and associated timelines). DHSC has indicated that the threshold used for highly specialised technologies will…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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DHSC release Value-Based Procurement Industry readiness survey

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has released its industry readiness survey for Value Based Procurement (VBP). The survey has been developed with input from industry, and the information collected will help DHSC assess organisational attitudes towards VBP and guide the Department’s plans for its implementation. Value Based Procurement is an innovative procurement approach that focuses on how…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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Now Published: CLSI C65 | Biochemical Tumor Markers

New Publication! Strengthen Tumor Market Testing with CLSI C65   Biochemical tumor marker plays a critical role in diagnosis, monitoring, and clinical decision making. With increasing pressure on laboratories to ensure accuracy and consistency across preexamination, examination, and postexamination processes, the new CLSI C65 standard provides the guidance needed to reduce risk and improve confidence in patient results.   Practical…
Ben Kemp
March 2, 2026
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