Cliodhna McDonough

On December 24, 2020, the UK finally agreed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) with the EU. Cliodhna McDonough offers some initial thoughts on the implications of the TCA on the life sciences sector.

For many years, high energy use and its impact on the environment by businesses within the life sciences sector had been generally overlooked in national and global efforts to combat climate change. But with “carbon neutrality” the new buzzwords, how is the sector embracing this push for change?

Cliodhna McDonough and Emily Lockey give a UK perspective on the potential pros and cons of the three leading candidates in the COVID-19 vaccine race.

The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill was recently introduced to the UK House of Commons. Does it provide the confidence that the UK is still a leading country for life sciences? Cliodhna McDonough reports.