Policy paper

Life Sciences Sector Plan

The Life Sciences Sector Plan sets out a vision and an action plan to drive growth, innovation, and better health outcomes.

• From: Department for Business and Trade, Department of Health and Social Care, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Office for Life Sciences
• Published: 16 July 2025
• Last updated: 9 July 2026 — See all updates

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Life Sciences Sector Plan

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The Life Sciences Sector Plan outlines targeted actions to support world-class research and development, attract investment, grow advanced manufacturing, and accelerate health innovation.

The Plan aims to position the UK as the leading life sciences economy in Europe by 2030, and the third globally by 2035, behind only the United States and China.

The ‘Life Sciences Sector Plan: One Year On’ was published on 9 July 2026.

Published 16 July 2025

Last updated 9 July 2026 — Show all updates

1. 9 July 2026

   Added a link to the Life Sciences Sector Plan: One Year On update.

2. 16 July 2025

   First published.