ALEX BRUMMER: UK Big pharma in the fight against covid-19

Britain’s world class big pharma companies were always going to be a huge asset in the fight against Covid-19 and in finding solutions, not just to this pandemic, but to future similar events. We have now been offered insights into their thinking. Glaxosmithkline, where Emma Walmsley’s first years as chief executive were marked by some … Read more

MARKET REPORT: British pharma shares climb as firms lead the virus war

Britain’s science and pharmaceuticals expertise was out in full force as a clutch of junior market-listed firms made strides in fighting coronavirus.  Novacyt and Yourgene surged after inking a manufacturing deal that will help Novacyt step up production of tests for the disease.  Yourgene’s state-of-the-art facility in Manchester will initially make critical components – but … Read more

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Redx Pharma surges as bidder unexpectedly returns with second takeover offer 

SMALL CAP MOVERS: Redx Pharma surges as bidder unexpectedly returns with second takeover offer By Calum Muirhead At Proactive Investors For Thisismoney Published: 12:03 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 12:03 GMT, 13 March 2020 Redx Pharma was one of the few winners on AIM amid the week’s market rout after it confirmed a second … Read more