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Matt Hancock ‘vetoed’ UK-US vaccine deal because it DIDN’T guarantee the UK would get supplies first

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Matt Hancock ‘vetoed first Oxford vaccine contract’ with US pharma giant Merck because it DIDN’T guarantee the UK would get supplies first and he was worried Donald Trump could block exports to the UK Health Secretary torpedoed deal between the University of Oxford and Merck  He intervened to ensure that some of the vaccines were … Read more

What could a Biden or Trump victory mean for a UK/US trade deal?

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Sellers of Scotch Whisky, West Country cheddar and Stoke-on-Trent ceramics are those who potentially have a surprising vested interest in who wins the US presidential election. While who runs the world’s largest economy, one looking to rebound after the coronavirus pandemic, obviously has repercussions for everybody, Britain might have more of a stake than most. … Read more

Plea for airport tests to kickstart UK-US trade

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Airlines want British and US governments to introduce testing at airports to end quarantine and unlock £200bn in trade between the nations By Jamie Nimmo, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:49 BST, 29 August 2020 | Updated: 21:49 BST, 29 August 2020 Some of the world’s biggest airlines have called on the British and US … Read more