Border to Coast identifies UK life sciences as investment opportunity in 2026

LGPS pool says life sciences sector offers ‘depth of opportunity’ and ‘true innovation’

Martin Richmond
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Border to Coast identifies UK life sciences as investment opportunity in 2026

The UK life sciences sector could offer pension schemes the best opportunity to boost member savings while supporting growth in the UK economy, Border to Coast has said.

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pool pointed to the government's desire to see increased investment in sectors highlighted by its industrial and infrastructure strategies, noting despite...

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