# AstraZeneca has announced it will inject £300 million into the UK economy.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · Birmingham Live*

## Key points

- AstraZeneca will invest £300 million in the UK after previously pausing expansion plans.
- The investment was triggered by a new deal exempting UK pharma exports from US tariffs.
- UK government will double GDP spending on innovative medicines from 0.3% to 0.6%.
- Bodycare will reopen six stores and plans 19 more by end of 2026 after being rescued.

**Companies:** AstraZeneca, Bodycare
**Countries:** United Kingdom

[Read the full story on Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/money/astrazeneca-announces-300m-uk-investment-33863618)

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