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Treasury breaks R&D pledge by returning £1.6bn pledged to UK science

In a move widely condemned by scientists, the Treasury has taken back £1.6bn earmarked for UK science despite the Government insisting R&D budgets would be protected. According to an analysis of the Central Government Supply Estimates 2022-23 by the Campaign for Science and Engineering the UK’s former Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has returned £1.6 billion of…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Treasury breaks R&D pledge by returning £1.6bn pledged to UK science

In a move widely condemned by scientists, the Treasury has taken back £1.6bn earmarked for UK science despite the Government insisting R&D budgets would be protected. According to an analysis of the Central Government Supply Estimates 2022-23 by the Campaign for Science and Engineering the UK’s former Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has returned £1.6 billion of…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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New Government Chief Scientific Adviser appointed

The Government has announced the appointment of Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS as the new Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA). Dame Angela, who is currently Chief Scientific Adviser for the Ministry of Defence, was selected by the Prime Minister following an open competition. Dame Angela will be the first woman to hold the role of GCSA and will take…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Spotlight on Sustainability – PPN 02/23: Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains

PPN 02/23 is to be implemented by ‘In Scope Organisations’ from 1st April 2023 and replaces PPN 05/19. This Procurement Policy Note and the supporting guidance gives contracting authorities clear recommendations in identifying and managing modern slavery risks within their procurement activities, and it includes current contracts as well as new activity. In Scope Organisations include NHS bodies. Significantly many…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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National Health Executive Backlog Event: Diagnostics

Panellists: Matthew Inada-Kim, Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust Marisa Logan-Ward, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Hari Jayaram, Moorfields Eye Hospital Elaine Cloutman-Green, Great Ormond Street Hospital Marisa Logan-Ward welcomed Government investment in diagnostics, particularly as laboratory information systems have traditionally lacked investment in the North-West. The investment has been particularly effective in digital histopathology. She did caution though that there needs to…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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UK Export Finance – reach out today!

A reminder that UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency which helps exporters of UK goods and services to win business and UK firms to invest overseas, can help member companies’ meet their trading ambitions. They support all companies from SMEs to corporations, however an estimated 81% of support is utilised by SMEs, and exports to 200+ countries. They…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) hosts the NHS Innovation Showcase

On 22 February, the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) hosted the NHS Innovation Showcase for the NHS innovator community to support them to develop a dynamic and effective relationship with the NHS so that patients continue to get access to the best new treatments faster. The inaugural showcase was timed to coincide with the start of NHS’ 75th birthday year, providing…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Whole Genome Sequencing and Infection – training course

There is an excellent training opportunity on Whole Genome Sequencing being offered by the Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (ACB) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), funded by Health Education England (HEE). You are encouraged to read the background information provided below by the ACB and GOSH, and register your interest via this online form if this course…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Webinar: Publication of the Medical Technology Strategy

The DHSC Medical Technologies Directorate is hosting a webinar on Monday 6 March 2023 at 11:00 – 12:00 to promote the newly published Medical Technology Strategy (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/medical-technology-strategy). The Government’s inaugural Medical Technology Strategy sets out how they will ensure the health and social care system can reliably access safe, effective, and innovative medical technologies that support the continued delivery of high-quality care, outstanding…
Natalie Creaney
February 24, 2023
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Consultation outcome – WEEE compliance fee 2022

The Government has released the consultation outcome for the WEEE compliance fee 2022 consultation, which is as follows: This call for views has now concluded. We received 24 responses from producers, Producer Compliance Schemes (PCSs), trade associations and local authorities. There was strong support for a compliance fee across the industry. All respondents supported the adoption of a compliance fee.…
Natalie Creaney
February 10, 2023
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