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UK Drug Pricing Pressure Threatens Pharma Investment and Competitiveness
The row over drug pricing in the United Kingdom has escalated into a defining test for the government’s life sciences strategy. In 2025 tensions between Whitehall and major pharmaceutical companies have hardened, with a series of high-profile investment pauses and...
Expansion at Oxford Science Park Boosts Innovation Ecosystem
The Oxford Science Park (OSP), located on the southern edge of Oxford and owned by Magdalen College, Oxford, is entering a significant new phase of expansion aimed at strengthening the UK’s life sciences and technology infrastructure. This growth is driven by strong...
Current Talent, Skills and Infrastructure in the Life Science Industry
The life science sector encompassing pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technologies, diagnostics and related services is evolving rapidly. Success in this industry no longer rests solely on scientific discovery. Increasingly it depends on the right talent,...
First Malaria Treatment Approved for Babies and Young Children
A landmark milestone in global health has been reached as the antimalarial drug Coartem Baby has received approval from the Swiss regulator Swissmedic. It is the first treatment specifically designed for newborns and very young infants suffering from malaria. Bridging...
Novo Nordisk Locks Horns with Pfizer in Late Bid for Metsera
Danish pharmaceutical leader Novo Nordisk has made a dramatic late entry into the takeover race for United States biotech Metsera, challenging Pfizer’s earlier agreement and sparking a fierce bidding war in one of the most competitive areas of the life sciences...
Novo Nordisk Locks Horns with Pfizer in Late Bid for Metsera
Danish pharmaceutical leader Novo Nordisk has made a dramatic late entry into the takeover race for United States biotech Metsera, challenging Pfizer’s earlier agreement and sparking a fierce bidding war in one of the most competitive areas of the life sciences...
UK Life Sciences Growth Spreads Beyond London, Oxford and Cambridge
London, Oxford and Cambridge have long been the heartlands of the UK life sciences sector, but other regions across the country are now rapidly emerging as centres of innovation. The Midlands, the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are developing strong...
How the UK May Be Undervaluing Life Sciences Manufacturing Investments
Concerns are mounting that the United Kingdom’s official appraisal framework is systematically underestimating the economic and social value of investments in life sciences manufacturing. Industry bodies and independent analysts warn that the methods used to evaluate...
UK Crown Estate Buys Harwell East, Opening 4.5m sq ft for Science & Innovation
The Crown Estate has completed the acquisition of Harwell East, a 221 acre site adjacent to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. The development could deliver up to 4.5 million square feet of laboratory, research, manufacturing and office space,...
Amazon to Launch Prescription Kiosks in LA One Medical Clinics
Amazon is gearing up to roll out prescription kiosks inside One Medical clinics in Los Angeles beginning December 2025. These in office machines will allow patients to collect common prescription medications such as antibiotics, inhalers, and treatments for high blood...
Astatine-211: The Alpha-Emitter Gaining Momentum in Targeted Radiotherapy
Astatine, the heaviest halogen and the rarest naturally occurring element, has long been a scientific curiosity. Among its many isotopes, ²¹¹At has emerged over the past decade as a frontrunner in the quest to harness alpha particles for highly targeted radiotherapy....
Blood Test for 50+ Cancers Shows Promise in Faster Diagnosis
A new multi cancer blood test developed by the United States biotechnology company Grail has demonstrated in North America the ability to detect a wide range of cancers, including many for which no screening programmes exist, at an early and potentially treatable...
Eli Lilly Expands U.S. Manufacturing with Multi-Billion Investment
Eli Lilly & Company is doubling down on U.S. investment, unveiling a series of ambitious plans to expand its domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure. These efforts come amid mounting political pressure to reshore drug production and rising competition...
Trump’s Recent Guidance on Tylenol, Vaccines, and Children Draws Fire from Medical Community
In late September 2025, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump revived a series of controversial health claims and policy proposals concerning women especially pregnant women and children, triggering sharp pushback from medical experts, public health authorities, and...
7,000 Steps a Day May Improve Brain and Reduce Disease Risk
Walking around 7,000 steps each day could help sharpen cognition and shield against a variety of chronic illnesses, according to a major new analysis. This target may be more attainable, yet still effective, than the widely publicised 10,000 step goal. Published in...
NHS Leads Global Rollout of Groundbreaking ‘Trojan Horse’ Blood Cancer Treatment
The NHS in England is leading the world as the first healthcare system to introduce a pioneering ‘trojan horse’ therapy for patients with blood cancer, offering the potential to delay disease progression nearly three times longer than current treatment options....






