UK closes in on drug pricing deal with White House, via FT; NHS likely to pay billions more for some medicines in exchange for lower tariffs on British pharma exports
- British officials say talks are at an advanced stage. Some people briefed on the talks say the US could push for a 10% tariff.
- Varun Chandra, Sir Keir Starmer’s chief business adviser, has been leading talks. “We are quite close,” said one London official. “There have been extensive talks over the last 10 days.
17 Oct 2025 - 18:31- - Source: FT
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