A survey of more than 200 researchers details impact of the pandemic. The scientists estimate their own research has been put back by six months through loss of access to labs, facilities, trials and samples. But they feel science has now adapted to COVID-19 – and researchers believe donations and Government support could accelerate recovery.

A world-first new centre aiming to overcome cancer’s ability to evolve and become resistant to once effective treatments has opened its doors to researchers. Scientists at the new Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery hope their approaches will mean long-term control of cancer, as well as cures.

The NHS could improve patients’ access to new cancer treatments by paying different prices for drugs depending on the disease they are used to treat, concludes a group of experts from across academia and industry.