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Big Pharma's Legal War Threatens NHS Drug Access

Pharmaceutical giants are launching an unprecedented legal assault against the UK government, threatening NHS access to vital medicines and putting patient care at risk in a battle over drug pricing.

Weight-Loss Jabs: The Profit-Driven Health Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how drug companies are profiting from body shame through Ozempic and Wegovy injections, while eating disorder experts warn of potentially devastating health consequences.

Gold Prices Surge as Pharma Stocks Face Pressure

Financial markets experienced significant volatility as gold hit record highs while pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly faced pressure over drug pricing concerns. Get the latest analysis on today's market movements.

Trump's Tylenol Gaffe Sends Wall Street into Frenzy

Former President Donald Trump's confusion between Tylenol and hydroxychloroquine during the presidential debate triggers a sharp sell-off in pharmaceutical stocks, with Kenvue shares taking a significant hit.

Chinese Executive Jailed in US Fentanyl Case

A senior Chinese pharmaceutical executive has been sentenced to 15 years in a US prison for conspiring to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, marking a significant victory in the transatlantic fight against the opioid crisis.

NHS Drug Pricing: The Art of the Deal Saving Millions

Exclusive insight into how NHS England's shrewd negotiation tactics secure massive discounts on vital medicines, from cancer treatments to rare disease drugs, ensuring sustainable healthcare funding.

New Weight Loss Pill Cuts Body Weight By 20%

Breakthrough obesity drug Orforglipron shows unprecedented results in clinical trials, reducing body weight by a fifth and offering new hope for millions struggling with weight management in the UK.

Big Pharma's Billion-Pound Bet on Post-Trump UK

Major pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca, MSD (Merck), and Eli Lilly announce massive new investments in UK research and manufacturing, signalling a major vote of confidence in the British life sciences sector following the US election result.

AstraZeneca Pauses £500m Cambridge HQ Investment

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has paused plans for its new £500 million global headquarters in Cambridge, citing an 'unfavourable' UK economic climate and sending shockwaves through the business community.

Common Meds Linked to Youth Suicide Surge, Study Finds

Groundbreaking research uncovers a disturbing correlation between widely prescribed drugs, including beta-blockers and anti-anxiety medications, and a sharp increase in suicide risks and depression in children and young adults. Experts are calling for urg

MSD to create 125+ new R&D jobs in London expansion

Pharmaceutical giant MSD, known as Merck in the US, is significantly expanding its UK presence with a new state-of-the-art research hub in London, generating over 125 new high-skilled jobs and reinforcing the city's status as a global life sciences leader

Mounjaro KwikPens launch without price reduction

Exclusive: Diabetes and weight loss patients face financial strain as Eli Lilly's new Mounjaro KwikPens hit the market without the anticipated price reduction, maintaining a premium cost for the identical medication.

Germany seizes illegal Wegovy shipment in Frankfurt

German authorities have confiscated thousands of doses of the in-demand weight-loss medication Wegovy from a Frankfurt wholesaler, citing illegal parallel imports from outside the EU and improper storage conditions.

Johnson & Cummings' Secret Palantir Meeting Revealed

Explosive new allegations reveal a clandestine meeting between Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings, brokered by tech billionaire Peter Thiel, to discuss a lucrative government contract for data firm Palantir just weeks after the 2019 election.

Johnson's £700k Maduro meeting invoice revealed

Exclusive: A leaked invoice shows Boris Johnson's company charged a US lobbyist over £700,000 for a clandestine meeting with Venezuela's controversial president Nicolás Maduro, raising serious ethical and legal questions.

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