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AstraZeneca to invest 405 million in Britain securing 1000 jobs
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Published on 29 April 2026
The US link behind this UK life sciences boost
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says AstraZeneca will invest 300 million pounds, about $405 million, in the country’s life sciences sector. The package is expected to safeguard or create around 1,000 jobs across Macclesfield and Cambridge. Starmer said the move follows a pharmaceutical arrangement involving the United States, signaling fresh confidence in UK biotech growth.
- AstraZeneca plans a 300 million pound UK life sciences investment
- Around 1,000 jobs are tied to projects in Macclesfield and Cambridge
- The deal follows a pharmaceutical arrangement with the United States
- UK leadership says it reflects renewed confidence in life sciences
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