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Supreme Court Refuses to Add Terms When Contract Was Silent

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

What happens when a commercial contract provides for one party to be remunerated in one situation, but not in another? Would the courts imply an additional right to remuneration?

Supreme Court Refuses to Add Terms When Contract Was Silent

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Super Times for Clinical Trials in the UK

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The very established practices of ethical human experimentation are changing, partly, due to related new methods forged in the fire of a terrible pandemic, and partly to long-held ambitions made reality by technological advances.

Super Times for Clinical Trials in the UK

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New Specialist Life Sciences College Opens in Stevenage

Monday, 27 March 2023

The Stevenage Innovation & Technology Centre (SITEC) has officially opened. SITEC has specialist life sciences facilities, designed to provide practical training for students to get ready for the life sciences jobs of the future.

New Specialist Life Sciences College Opens in Stevenage

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PMCPA Release Social Media to Adhere with ABPI Code

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

The Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) has released guidance on social media advertisement for pharma suppliers, which goes into detail on particular topics.

PMCPA Release Social Media to Adhere with ABPI Code

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Protein That Aids Skin Cancer Spread Discovered

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Researchers have identified a protein which assists the spread of skin cancer to different systems in the body.

Protein That Aids Skin Cancer Spread Discovered

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Decentralised Medicine Manufacturing Is Getting Closer

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

There are some major challenges, but the new world of Point of Care (POC) manufacturing comes with exciting prospects for innovators, suppliers and patients.

Decentralised Medicine Manufacturing Is Getting Closer

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UK Pharma at Crossroads as New Medicines Deal Needed for Pharma and Patients - ABPI

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

UK pharma is at a crossroads and a new medicines deal is needed, for patients, the NHS and the economy.

UK Pharma at Crossroads as New Medicines Deal Needed for Pharma and Patients - ABPI

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Windsor Framework - The Start of a Brighter EU-UK Life Sciences Future?

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

It would be safe to say that relations between the UK and EU have not been as positive as they could have been since 23 June 2016. This has been particularly felt in pharma and life sciences. Now, with the Windsor Framework, are things going to change?

Windsor Framework - The Start of a Brighter EU-UK Life Sciences Future?

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Collaboration - Being Prepared and Avoiding the Pitfalls

Thursday, 16 February 2023

This article summarises some key observations from a legal perspective which, based on our experience, we would recommend are considered carefully before launching into any collaborative arrangement.

Collaboration - Being Prepared and Avoiding the Pitfalls

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UK Pharma Pricing in Crisis

Thursday, 16 February 2023

The UK pharma pricing scheme - the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (known as VPAS) is in crisis, and it must change in the new pricing deal from 2024 onwards in order for the UK to be an attractive place for life sciences.

UK Pharma Pricing In Crisis

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NHS Require Suppliers to Have Carbon Reduction Plan from April 2023

Thursday, 16 February 2023

NHS suppliers will have to start showing their carbon reduction plan from April 2023 for their UK scope 1 and 2 emissions and some scope emissions. This will initially apply to contracts above £5m per year, but will extend to all contracts by April 2024.

NHS Require Suppliers to Have Carbon Reduction Plan from April 2023

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Duty of Good Faith Will Not Be Implied to Restrict Termination Rights

Thursday, 16 February 2023

In recent years, a duty of good faith has been an evolving area of English law. In a recent case, the High Court has kept that concept in check and would not allow it to affect the interpretation from other express words in an agreement.

Duty of Good Faith Will Not Be Implied to Restrict Termination Rights

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Steps Forward for CAR T-Cell Therapy Treatments

Thursday, 16 February 2023

CAR-T therapy is to be offered to a wider range of cancer patients in trials, following recent developments in the technology.

Steps Forward for CAR T-Cell Therapy Treatments

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BioNTech Commit to UK Life Science Sector in New Partnership

Thursday, 19 January 2023

The UK Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BioNTech for the development and trialling of cancer immunotherapies, in a great boost to the UK's Life Sciences credentials.

BioNTech Commit to UK Life Science Sector in New Partnership

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UK Announces Major Science Co-operation Agreement with Switzerland

Monday, 23 January 2023

The UK and Swiss Governments have signed a major co-operation agreement that will deepen the relations between their countries' research and innovation communities.

UK Announces Major Science Co-Operation Agreement with Switzerland