One government department is in dispute with Novacyt over its products/services. While another (the Department of International Trade) is promoting the same company as an innovator.
It's only been 2 weeks since Novacyt issued their counterclaim so don't expect any news on DHSC in the near future. However some larger investors may be positioning themselves in readiness. At these levels there's not much to lose.
World bank setting up a Pandemic preparedness and supply fund. They estimate it'll require $10.5billiin per year of external funding. Diagnostics will be part of this.