New UK Government ‘Championing’ Life Sciences, But No ‘Big Changes’ Expected For Pharma

While the new Labour government includes several “life sciences champions” and has pledged to turn the UK into a life sciences powerhouse, the UK BioIndustry Association head says major changes are unlikely for the pharma and biotech industry.

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The UK’s new Labour Party government, which came into power after a landslide victory on 5 July, has promised to boost the economy through the life sciences sector – but how this will translate into policy change has yet to be seen, according to Steve Bates, head of the UK BioIndustry Association.

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