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National Cancer Plan consultation launched

The Government have launched a consultation to inform their upcoming National Cancer Plan. Lord Darzi's independent investigation into the NHS, published last year, found the need to improve cancer diagnosis rates, waits and outcomes. Currently, the UK lags behind our continental neighbours and English-speaking countries. The consultation takes the form of an open conversation rather than outlining proposals for comment;…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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BIVDA exhibit at APPG for Life Sciences Innovation Showcase in Parliament

Monday's launch of the new All-party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Life Sciences showcased some of the best of UK health and life sciences innovation. The life sciences APPG is a cross-party organisation run by and for members of Parliament. Supported by life sciences trade associations and medical charities, including BIVDA, it is designed to raise awareness of life sciences in…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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17th International Congress in Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (ICPLM)- EuroMedLab Brussels 2025 Satellite Meeting 18th May 2005

The International Congress of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (ICPLM) is to be held on Sunday May 18, 2025, in Brussels, as a Satellite to the main XXVI IFCC-EFLM EuroMedLab 2025. This special conference is being organized by the IFCC Committee on Emerging Technologies in Paedia­tric Laboratory Medicine (C-ETPLM) with the support of the IFCC Congresses and Conferen­ces Committee as well as…
Ben Kemp
February 7, 2025
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Health Technology Assessment: The Commission opens first request submission period for joint scientific consultations

The European Commission has launched the first request submission period for joint scientific consultations (JSCs) under the Health Technology Assessment Regulation (EU) 2021/2282. The JSCs enable health technology developers (HTDs) to exchange information with regulatory authorities on their development plans for a medicinal product or medical device. They also enable HTDs to obtain guidance on the information, data, analyses, and…
Ben Kemp
February 7, 2025
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DSIT Update (WC 3 Feb)

International AI Safety Report 2025 Page summary: A report on the state of advanced AI capabilities and risks – written by 100 AI experts including representatives nominated by 33 countries and intergovernmental organisations. Change made: First published. Time updated: 1:16pm, 29 January 2025 First International AI Safety Report to inform discussions at AI Action Summit Page summary: First Independent International…
Ben Kemp
February 7, 2025
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DHSC Updates (WC 3 Feb)

NHS England annual accountability statement: 2022 to 2023 Page summary: NHS England’s performance measured against the NHS public health functions agreement for 2022 to 2023. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:04am, 27 January 2025 NHS England annual accountability statements Page summary: NHS England’s performance measured against the NHS public health functions agreement. Change made: First published. Time updated: 11:06am,…
Ben Kemp
February 7, 2025
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DBT Updates (WC 3 Feb)

UK MOUs with US states on economic cooperation and trade relations Page summary: Find out about the memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on cooperation and trade relations the UK has signed with US states. Change made: UK and Colorado trade and economic co-operation memorandum of understanding added to collection. Time updated: 11:59pm, 27 January 2025 UK and Colorado trade and economic…
Ben Kemp
February 7, 2025
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Brexit Updates (WC 3 Feb)

Financial sanctions, Belarus Page summary: Belarus is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons. Change made: HM Treasury Notice, Belarus, 27/01/2025 added. Time updated: 3:01pm, 27 January 2025 Transit newsletters – HMRC updates Page summary: Check for the latest updates about moving goods using transit and the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS).…
Ben Kemp
February 7, 2025