Assura the NHS landlord at the centre of a lengthy bidding war has reported strong annual results that strengthen shareholder resolve to resist a buyout by private equity. The FTSE
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Superbugs could cause a dramatic surge in global deaths and inflict economic losses nearing $2 trillion each year by 2050, new research reveals. Projections from a UK government-backed study, led
In a landmark transaction, US pharmaceutical behemoth Merck has secured the acquisition of London-based Verona Pharma for approximately $10 billion, marking a significant milestone in the biotech sector. The deal
WeightWatchers is embarking on a transformative journey following a significant debt restructuring, positioning itself to compete in the evolving landscape of weight management solutions. The company, which recently emerged from
In a decisive move to streamline healthcare regulation, six NHS safety quangos are set to undergo significant restructuring or complete abolition following revelations of their ineffectiveness despite substantial financial outlays.
The British Medical Association’s impending ballot results for approximately 50,000 resident doctors could trigger significant financial implications for the NHS, with healthcare leaders expressing grave concerns about the economic impact
The Labour government has revealed its comprehensive ten-year strategy for reforming the National Health Service, centring on three pivotal elements: community-based care delivery, service digitalisation, and illness prevention. The announcement,
The Labour government has announced an ambitious £52 billion restructuring of the National Health Service, signalling a fundamental shift from hospital-centred care to community-based treatment facilities. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s
Sir Pascal Soriot, the chief executive of AstraZeneca, Britain’s most valuable public company, has privately expressed his desire to relocate the pharmaceutical giant’s stock market listing to the United States,
Private healthcare giant Bupa has been ordered to pay £17 million in compensation to Australian members following revelations that the company deliberately blocked legitimate health insurance claims. The Australian Competition
The British government has unveiled a transformative ten-year strategy aimed at revolutionising NHS staffing policies, with UK-trained medical professionals positioned to receive preferential treatment in job allocations. The ambitious plan,
Britain’s healthcare system faces unprecedented strain as mounting evidence suggests deprivation-linked health issues cost the NHS an estimated £50 billion annually, matching the nation’s defence budget. The stark reality of
The UK’s leading pharmacy and retail chain Boots has delivered another robust quarter of growth, marking its 17th consecutive period of market share gains amid an impending £10 billion private
British healthcare property company Assura finds itself amidst an intense bidding war, with American private equity giants KKR and Stonepeak Partners competing against domestic rival Primary Health Properties (PHP) in
The British government is poised to implement stringent restrictions on alcohol advertising as part of its comprehensive ten-year NHS strategy. Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s department, recently bolstered by a £30
Labour’s ambitious plans to modernise the National Health Service will see patients directed to consult an artificial intelligence-driven ‘AI GP’ as their primary healthcare contact point. The groundbreaking initiative, unveiled
