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100 Days Mission: progress so far

The 100 Days Mission was launched in 2021 under the UK’s G7 presidency to bring together like-minded nations to better prepare for the next pandemic by pre-emptively and proactively driving the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines (DTVs) so that they can be rapidly deployed within the first 100 days of a future pandemic threat being identified. In this article,…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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BIVDA publishes a position paper on Domestic Assurance

This week, BIVDA have published a position paper on domestic assurance routes to place IVD products on the Great Britain market. This paper presents the stance of the IVD industry in relation to domestic assurance and preferred routes to enter the British market. It highlights the considerations and recommendations to create well-structed market routes, with input provided by the BIVDA…
Ben Kemp
August 25, 2023
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Government unveils one-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

British businesses will be able to access brand new advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions. The UK Business Climate Hub, which launched this week, includes a free carbon calculator and a suite of new tools to help businesses measure, track and report on their emissions and save money by using less energy. It offers detailed…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Department of Business and Trade – Life Sciences Trade Advisory Group (TAG)

These briefings are highly confidential, however there is limited information that can be shared with members by way of update. The update from this meeting is that negotiations are on-going and the gaps in agreement are narrowing as they progress. There is no announcement at the upcoming G20 expected. The discussions are being undertaken in a hybrid manner, and the…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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Summary of the Government’s approach to the upcoming Major Conditions Strategy

The upcoming Major Conditions Strategy – aimed at improving outcomes arising from the six most common major health conditions over the next five years – has gathered opinion from users and stakeholders across the NHS. Their learnings continue to inform the strategy and have produced a number of both positive and negative findings. In positive news for our industry, the…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023
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BIVDA Parliamentary Reception – invite your local MP with our helpful template!

BIVDA's upcoming Parliamentary Reception on 13 September provides a great opportunity for member companies to engage with their local MPs. This is your chance to champion both your company, our industry, and grab a photo opportunity with your local representative. Developing this relationship could lead to other opportunities in future, especially with an election looming in less than 18 months.…
Ben Kemp
August 18, 2023