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Natalie Creaney

Upcoming changes to the UK research and development tax scheme in 2023 Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Upcoming changes to the UK research and development tax scheme in 2023

Alex Thomson, from BIVDA member The Tax Credit Company, has compiled a helpful guide to the UK R&D tax scheme changes occurring in 2023. Being aware of what the changes mean for your company could provide access to significant support. The guide can be read here. If any BIVDA member is looking for advice or guidance on the R&D scheme,…
Natalie Creaney
December 2, 2022
Regulatory Affairs Working Party Meeting and Lunch – Friday 9 December 2022 Regulatory Affairs Working PartyRegulatory Affairs Working Party Archive

Regulatory Affairs Working Party Meeting and Lunch – Friday 9 December 2022

Each year, BIVDA organises a Christmas dinner for members of the Regulatory Affairs Working Party, as well as a charity appeal. This years charity is FareShare, who redistribute surplus food to charities that turn it into meals and provide much needed support to communities in need. Please donate here. The Christmas lunch will be held at Ponti's restaurant which is located just off Oxford…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
Media Monitoring: 19th – 25th November HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 19th – 25th November

Handheld lab kit to detect viral diseases developed by researchers The University of California researchers’ device can detect a number of viral diseases, including COVID-19 The technology consists of a microfluidic platform that relies on swarms of magnetic discs, which the researchers have termed “ferrobots”, to bring samples through the device and mix them with reagents before reaching an area…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
PM makes innovation the centrepiece of his speech to business leaders HighlightsHighlights Archive

PM makes innovation the centrepiece of his speech to business leaders

This week PM Rishi Sunak made a major speech to business leaders at the CBI following the previous week’s Autumn Statement, which outlined his strategy for business during his premiership. Mr Sunak put innovation at the heart of his speech, claiming that it was the solution to building a better country, and wants to ensure that it permeates every aspect…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
Government commits £484 million for UK research to cover Horizon Europe shortfall HighlightsHighlights Archive

Government commits £484 million for UK research to cover Horizon Europe shortfall

The Business Secretary, Grant Shapps, announced a targeted investment of £484 million to support UK research following the UK’s continued stalemate with the EU over accession to Horizon Europe. These investments will provide targeted support for staff retention and local talent strategies at eligible universities and research organisations, as well as making sure the UK labs remain world class and…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
BIVDA submits response to the MHRA consultation on the proposals for changes to their statutory fees Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA submits response to the MHRA consultation on the proposals for changes to their statutory fees

BIVDA have submitted our industry response to the MHRA consultation on the proposals for changes to their statutory fees which closed on 23 November. The full BIVDA response can be found here. If you have any questions regarding this response, please contact Ashleigh.
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
Spotlight on Sustainability – PPN 06/21 Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Spotlight on Sustainability – PPN 06/21

On this week's Spotlight on Sustainability, we are highlighting how BIVDA's Sustainability Hub can help you with PPN 06/21 (Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts). Taking effect in September 2021 all contracts with a value over £5million per year must apply this Procurement Policy Note. Find out everything you need to know about…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
Antimicrobial resistance national action plan – call for evidence ConsultationsConsultations ArchiveMembership NewsMembership News Archive

Antimicrobial resistance national action plan – call for evidence

The government is developing the next 5-year national action plan on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The plan will run from 2024 until 2029. Input is encouraged from technical experts – including on human health, animal and plant health, food and AMR in the environment. The action plans are part of a programme to tackle AMR and achieve the UK’s vision for AMR to be contained and…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022
BIVDA contributes to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA contributes to World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

Doris-Ann has highlighted the dangers of AMR during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 – including authoring an article and reaching millions through radio interviews. As part of a Mediaplanet campaign, Doris-Ann composed an article titled, “How can diagnostic tests help with antimicrobial resistance in the UK?”, which was featured in The Guardian yesterday; bringing the link between AMR and IVDs…
Natalie Creaney
November 25, 2022