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Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU guidance details how technical and clinical standards converge for AI in medtech

FAQ explains research exemption, dual conformity assessment and clinical data obligations for devices and diagnostics
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Engineering biology among 'frontier industries' named in UK industrial strategy

The technology is one of six identified in the digital and technologies sector plan to spearhead UK economic growth
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025

ICO fines 23andMe £2.3m for failing to protect users' genetic data | New cyber-growth action plan | NCSC publishes cyber
Regulatory Outlook

Artificial Intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025

UK updates: High Court warns lawyers about misuse of AI | Self-driving vehicle pilot accelerated to 2026 EU updates: EU
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2025

UK updates: Online safety updates - Ofcom opens new investigations; and Government responds to consultation on super-complaints | Media Act
Life Sciences and Healthcare

NHS 10 Year Health Plan set to hold out big opportunities for UK private sector suppliers

'Fixing the NHS' will involve easing pressure on hospitals, rapid digitalisation and investment in preventative care
Artificial intelligence

Government to invest over £2 billion in the UK's AI ecosystem

The government is backing AI with a mixture of spending on AI and AI-adjacent infrastructure, research and development
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission consultation shapes high-risk AI classification for life sciences in the EU

Stakeholder input will influence guidelines for AI Act implementation in healthcare and medical technologies
Commercial

Contract formation in the digital age: English High Court finds binding agreement formed via WhatsApp messages

The case is a cautionary tale about the use of informal communication channels when negotiating agreements
Financial Services

UK government sets out ambitions for growth with proposed regulation of cryptoassets industry

Draft legislation and an FCA discussion paper will bring new firms and activities within the regulatory perimeter
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission confirms phased mandatory roll-out of Eudamed modules for medical devices

New timeline from Stuttgart workshop details compliance deadlines for medical device and diagnostics companies under updated framework