# Institute of Cancer Research

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-19**: Second extension announced — Unite confirms the strike has been extended twice, now set to continue through August 7, 2026, bringing total walkout to 65 days.
- **2026-06-03**: Strike begins — Staff at the Institute of Cancer Research commence industrial action for the first time in the institute's 117-year history.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Prostate Cancer Drug Creator ICR Sees 6-Week Research Strike Threaten Breakthroughs
2026-07-19 11:37:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The industrial action at the Institute of Cancer Research, originator of Abiraterone, has halted lab work for six weeks and counting, jeopardizing cancer clinical trials and scientific momentum.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/icr-strike-cancer-research-delay-health

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