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News · 18 December 2025

MPs warn UK-Trump deals risk billions for NHS

MPs warn UK-Trump deals risk billions for NHS

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Senior MPs and health committee chairs warn the UK government's agreements with Donald Trump lack foundation amid growing concerns over pharmaceutical costs and suspended technology deals. The health select committee chair states the government's belief that Trump is a good faith actor could cost UK taxpayers billions, particularly regarding NHS medicine prices under pressure from US trade demands and recent suspension of technology cooperation agreements.

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