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With a number of unprecedented leaks, speculation and media briefings indicating potential wide ranging and significant tax rises, in the end the 2025 Autumn Budget seemed to be one of restraint and headline rates remained untouched.

We’re excited to launch She Steers, NEDs in Biotech, a specialist Non-Executive Director (NED) board programme created for women across life sciences and biotech.

This week JPM kicks off in San Francisco with BIA hosting a UK Reception. A significant week for BIA too with the long-awaited announcement of our new CEO.

Pioneer Group has once again teamed up with global biopharmaceutical company AbbVie to launch a Golden Ticket programme designed to accelerate companies developing novel, transformational therapies and innovations for immunology, oncology, neurology, eye care, aesthetics, or other specialities including obesity, GI and hepatology.

The Innovation Ecosystem Programme, an 18-month-long NHS England project, which the BIA have been involved in throughout, describes how the UK can lead the way globally in health gains and life sciences powered growth. Its final report was published last week.

PACE has launched its second funding round, with up to £5 million available to support cutting-edge diagnostic projects. This funding is part of a broader £30 million investment to address the global challenge of AMR.

The political party conference season is in full swing, and the BIA is out in force in Liverpool for the Labour Party conference this week. I'm heartened to see the focus in ministerial speeches and the fringe on topics close to our hearts. Read on for updates on the Lib Dem conference, West Streeting speech and Invest in Women Taskforce.