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UK probes Pfizer and Novo Nordisk investments

The UK government launches a national security probe into major pharmaceutical investments by US-based Pfizer and Denmark's Novo Nordisk, raising concerns about foreign influence in Britain's vital healthcare sector.

FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Drug Over Cancer Risk

Patients across the UK prescribed Prazosin for blood pressure or prostate issues face urgent medication recall after FDA discovers dangerous carcinogens in tablets. Multiple manufacturers affected.

Trump pressured FDA over autism drug approval

Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's relentless pressure on FDA officials to fast-track leucovorin for autism treatment despite limited scientific evidence and expert warnings.

Ireland faces €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall

Ireland's Department of Finance confronts a staggering €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall as tech and pharmaceutical giants see profits decline, threatening the nation's economic stability.

Pharmacy Visionary Robert Wilkinson Dies at 86

Tributes pour in for pioneering pharmacist Robert Wilkinson, whose groundbreaking work revolutionised NHS patient care and established new standards for community pharmacy across Britain.

UK productivity downgrade sparks tax rise fears

Britain faces a stark economic reckoning as official forecasts slash productivity growth, triggering speculation about imminent tax rises while major corporations voice concerns over investment climate.

Major Statin Recall: 140,000 Bottles Withdrawn

Urgent medication safety warning as cholesterol drug Atorvastatin faces massive recall over contamination fears. FDA investigation reveals critical manufacturing issues.

New Alzheimer's Drug Slows Brain Decline in Trial

A pioneering new treatment has demonstrated remarkable success in slowing memory loss and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients, offering fresh hope for millions affected by the devastating condition.

NHS patients denied vital medications in supply crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients across Britain are being denied essential medicines due to catastrophic supply chain failures, with government accused of prioritising pharmaceutical profits over public health.

Moderna's Oxfordshire vaccine centre gets green light

In a landmark development for UK life sciences, Moderna's cutting-edge mRNA vaccine research centre is coming to Oxfordshire, creating hundreds of jobs and cementing Britain's position in global healthcare innovation.

Trump's Ozempic Remark Hits Pharma Stocks

Former President Donald Trump's critical comments about weight-loss drugs like Ozempic triggered dramatic market movements, wiping billions from pharmaceutical giants before a partial recovery.

J&J Pays $700M in Talc Cancer Scandal Settlement

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $700 million settlement amid allegations their talcum powder contained asbestos and caused ovarian cancer in thousands of women.

Johnson & Johnson Faces UK Lawsuit Over Talc Cancer Claims

Global pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is confronting a major class action lawsuit in the UK, with dozens of women alleging its talc-based products caused their cancers. The legal battle could set a crucial precedent for consumer safety.

Swinney's Indyref2 Plan: Empty Rhetoric Exposed

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Government's independence plan is in disarray, with even First Minister John Swinney appearing directionless on the path to Indyref2 amid growing internal confusion.

WHO Alert: Contaminated Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths

The World Health Organization issues urgent global warning after contaminated cough syrups are connected to dozens of child fatalities across several nations. Health authorities worldwide are scrambling to remove dangerous medications from circulation.

Opium painkiller returns to England and Wales after 50 years

In a landmark pharmaceutical reversal, the opium-based pain medication Opium is set to be reintroduced in England and Wales after being withdrawn from the market nearly five decades ago, offering new hope for chronic pain sufferers.

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