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flag GSK to invest $30B in U.S. facilities and R&D; Merck and AstraZeneca scale back UK plans over business challenges.

flag GlaxoSmithKline plans to invest at least $30 billion in the U.S. over five years to expand manufacturing and R&D, including new biologics facilities and digital technology upgrades. flag Meanwhile, Merck's UK boss said the country's pharmaceutical environment is "difficult" and needs improvement, citing challenges in doing end-to-end business as a factor in canceling a £1 billion London site. flag This follows AstraZeneca pausing a £200 million Cambridge research investment. flag Both companies report ongoing talks with the UK government but stress the need for more action to support innovation and investment.

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