Does the Life Sciences Plan bear scrutiny in establishing a new model of partnership between science and society?

I was struck by the following declaration in the foreword to the Government’s new Life Sciences Plan. The Secretaries of State for Science and Health say: ‘This is a new model of partnership between science and society, between government and industry, and between economic and health policy.’ The idea that the Life Sciences plan will … Continue reading Does the Life Sciences Plan bear scrutiny in establishing a new model of partnership between science and society?

Life sciences leaders’ outlook is gloomy as the days shorten for the Government to act

So you have to remember that this is an industry/pharma view of life in the main. Nonetheless this second annual survey of 'Life Sciences Leaders' is notable for indicating a trend towards greater pessimism about the future of UK life sciences in the context of an economic downturn etc. The strong message about waning business … Continue reading Life sciences leaders’ outlook is gloomy as the days shorten for the Government to act

The not quite white paper on growth

UPDATE: You can find the Growth Review document published jointly by HM Treasury and the Department for Businesss here.  A quick skim through its pages suggests a collection of 'already known' initiatives with a short section at the back announcing a sector-by-sector consultation on barriers to growth.  From what is in the document, it is … Continue reading The not quite white paper on growth