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2 December 2025NewsEuropeMarisa Woutersen

New IP guidance promises to transform the NHS. Will it deliver?

The move could unlock billions in life sciences collaborations and position the UK to rival the US and China. But turning a famously conservative, patient-safety-first institution into a commercially savvy innovation hub will be no small feat.

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