Dr Richard Torbett takes over as ABPI chief exec in Jnuary 2020.

The UK leads on early stage clinical trials but falls behind Germany and the US when it comes to later-stage research.

The Times says ministers will ban the export of up to 30 drugs to prevent wholesaler profiteering in the run-up to no-deal Brexit.

There still significant gaps in the government’s efforts to safeguard medicines supply after a no-deal Brexit.

The NHS across the UK is expected to save around £930m on its medicine bill under a new scheme

Industry voices have welcomed the Brexit draft withdrawal plan but severe concerns remain 

Proposed changes include updates to the Code to better reflect the central role of digital, including online communication, and changes to certification arrangements