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Ben Kemp

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates (WC 21 April) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Updates (WC 21 April)

Private Sector R&D Investment Policies Page summary: A literature review covering a range of policy instruments from 5 OECD countries: France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Change made: First published. Time updated: 10:58am, 14 April 2025 List of approved conformity assessment bodies Page summary: A list of approved conformity assessment bodies for the UK digital identity and attributes…
Ben Kemp
April 23, 2025
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Updates (WC 21 April) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Updates (WC 21 April)

Animal products or by-products not for human consumption: Import Information Notes Page summary: Guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing animal products or by-products not for human consumption to Great Britain. Change made: Added link to Intermediate products – Import Information Notes under heading Import Information Notes (IINs). Time updated: 12:04pm, 14 April 2025 Persistent organic pollutants…
Ben Kemp
April 23, 2025
Department of Health and Social Care Updates (WC 21 April) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Department of Health and Social Care Updates (WC 21 April)

Public health commissioning in the NHS: 2025 to 2026 Page summary: Information about NHS England’s objectives and funding arrangements as it commissions public health services. Change made: First published. Time updated: 2:24pm, 14 April 2025 NHS public health functions agreements Page summary: Agreements setting out the outcomes to be achieved and the funding provided for NHS England to commission public…
Ben Kemp
April 23, 2025
Department for Business and Trade Updates (WC 21 April) Regulatory Affairs NewsletterRegulatory Affairs Newsletter ArchiveUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs NewsletterUK Government Updates Regulatory Affairs Newsletter Archive

Department for Business and Trade Updates (WC 21 April)

Government steps in to back British business in changing world Page summary: The Chancellor announces a multi-billion-pound increase in government-backed financing. Change made: First published. Time updated: 9:39am, 14 April 2025 UK Emissions Trading Scheme and Carbon Price Support: apply for compensation Page summary: How to apply for compensation for the indirect costs of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)…
Ben Kemp
April 23, 2025
Look ahead to free May webinars from the Life Science Access Academy Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Look ahead to free May webinars from the Life Science Access Academy

The Life Science Access Academy (LSAA) has a number of informative webinars coming up in May which members may enjoy. Thanks to BIVDA's partnership with LSAA, members have free access to all of their webinars. To access content, members do not need an account. You just need to visit the Life Science Access Academy website and register for any content…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
WHO concludes draft pandemic agreement after three years of negotiations HighlightsHighlights Archive

WHO concludes draft pandemic agreement after three years of negotiations

Following over three years of discussions, Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have made a major advancement toward global pandemic safety by compiling a draft agreement, set to be reviewed at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May. The proposed agreement is designed to enhance international cooperation in addressing pandemic threats through improved prevention, preparedness, and response mechanisms.…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
DNA-scanning algorithm set to revolutionise cancer detection HighlightsHighlights Archive

DNA-scanning algorithm set to revolutionise cancer detection

A new algorithm called PRRDetect could transform cancer treatment by identifying tumours with faulty DNA repair systems, making them more responsive to therapies like immunotherapy. It was developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre with funding from NIHR and Cancer Research UK. Using data from Genomics England’s 100,000 Genomes Project, the team…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025