For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeThe UK Government is preparing to strike a deal with the US, securing zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products into the US in return for an increase in NHS spending on American medicines. It comes after warnings that US pharma firms will shut down their sites in the UK if the NHS does not pay more for drugs. The Times reported that the deal will include lowering the sales rebate rate on NHS drug prices. The row has been seen as a reason why US-based Merck and AstraZeneca cancelled or paused investments in the UK in recent months.

Source: The Times December 02, 2025 00:07 UTC