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AstraZeneca Announces £11bn China Investment After Scaling Back UK Expansion Plans
British pharmaceutical group pledges $15bn in Chinese manufacturing, research and development as part of deeper global strategy amid shifting domestic priorities
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Starmer and Xi Forge Warming UK-China Ties in Beijing Amid Strategic Reset
Britain’s prime minister holds rare high-level talks with Chinese President, advancing trade, cooperation and diplomatic engagement after years of strained relations
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UK’s Keir Starmer in Beijing for Strategic Reset as China Courts Western Allies
British prime minister holds rare talks with President Xi Jinping to deepen economic and diplomatic ties amid global uncertainty
AstraZeneca Keeps Cambridge Research Expansion on Hold While Preserving Future Options
Drugmaker confirms continued pause on major UK investment as it reassesses commercial conditions and government policy signals
Trump Administration Launches “TrumpRx” Plan to Enable Direct Drug Sales at Deep Discounts
Deal with Pfizer to cut prices by up to 85 % helps pave the way for a federal portal selling medicines directly to consumers
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AstraZeneca Confirms Commitment to UK Amid Plans for US Listing
Pharmaceutical giant seeks dual strategy to expand global presence
Lilly CEO Warns UK Is ‘Worst Country in Europe’ for Drug Prices, Pulls Back Investment
Dave Ricks criticises Britain’s pricing regime, citing steep rebates and paused biotech projects over profitability concerns
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AstraZeneca Pauses $270 Million UK Investment
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has halted a planned $270 million investment in Britain, raising concerns about the country’s business environment and regulatory climate.
AstraZeneca Criticises UK Policies Amid Investment Pullback Threats
CEO warns pricing and NHS barriers may drive company listing to U.S.
AstraZeneca Warns UK Policy Could Stifle Pharma Investment
CEO cites drug pricing and expansion setbacks as critical issues
AstraZeneca Dispute Strains Ties with UK Government
Pharmaceutical giant faces tensions with Britain over vaccine-related fallout
London Stock Exchange Faces Historic Low in Initial Public Offerings
In the first half of 2025, only £160 million was raised through five IPOs, marking the lowest level in three decades.
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Scrutiny Surrounds Lord Mandelson's Involvement with Chinese Influence Operations
Concerns arise over Peter Mandelson's ties to an organization perceived as a tool of the Chinese Communist Party amid his new role as UK ambassador to the US.
AstraZeneca Cancels £450 Million Vaccine Plant Expansion in Liverpool
Company expresses disappointment over inability to secure government support for investment decision.
AstraZeneca Cancels £450 Million Investment in Vaccine Plant Amid Reduced Government Support
AstraZeneca cancels expansion plans for Merseyside plant, citing a reduction in government support, just days after Labour's economic growth announcement.
AstraZeneca Cancels UK Investment Over Reduction in Government Support
AstraZeneca halts £450 million vaccine manufacturing plant investment in Liverpool, citing reduced state support and changes in funding offers.
Former UK Vaccines Chief Highlights Government Discord During Covid-19 Pandemic
Dame Kate Bingham describes interdepartmental conflict and neglect of the immunocompromised in Covid strategy.
Former UK Vaccines Chief Reveals 'Open Warfare' Between Government Departments During Pandemic
Dame Kate Bingham criticizes lack of support for clinically vulnerable individuals and internal conflicts during the Covid crisis.
Britain Urged to Develop Vaccine Manufacturing Infrastructure as Essential Pandemic Preparedness
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock advocates for domestic vaccine production capability after Covid-19 exposed international supply vulnerabilities.
Key Takeaways from Boris Johnson’s Memoir
Boris Johnson's memoir 'Unleashed' reveals his Covid-19 struggles, including intensive care, and plans to raid the Netherlands for vaccines. He reflects on his interactions with Theresa May, Penny Mordaunt, and attempts to keep Prince Ha...
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Boris Johnson's Reveals Controversial Pandemic Plans
Boris Johnson's memoir reveals he considered an 'aquatic raid' on a Dutch warehouse for Covid vaccines in 2021. The plan, seen as impractical, was discussed due to vaccine export issues with the EU. Johnson also denied eating cake at a l...
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Top UK CEO Pay Outpaces Average Worker Earnings by 120 Times
The median compensation for FTSE 100 CEOs reached a record $5.34 million in 2023, according to the High Pay Centre. This is 120 times what the average full-time UK worker earns. The highest-paid CEO was AstraZeneca's Pascal Soriot, earni...
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Pharma Boom: AstraZeneca's Revenue Surge
AstraZeneca reports a bumper increase in revenue for Q1 2024, driven by strong demand for its pharmaceutical products.
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AstraZeneca Q1 2024 Earnings: 19% Revenue Growth, Oncology and Respiratory Branches Drive Success
AstraZeneca reported impressive first quarter earnings for 2024, with a 19% increase in total revenue to $12,679 million.
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AstraZeneca Announces £11bn China Investment After Scaling Back UK Expansion Plans
Starmer and Xi Forge Warming UK-China Ties in Beijing Amid Strategic Reset
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