Boots UK

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Business environment

Boots parent company bought for $23.7bn

The long-rumoured deal has come off, sparking speculation on the future of Boots UK.

07 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Fresh speculation around Boots’ future as US parent ‘could be sold tomorrow’

Allegedly imminent Walgreens sale could lead to a public listing for Boots.

05 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

Medicines

Boots investigates paracetamol labelling error as public urged to return affected packs

The foil blister inside the carton incorrectly states ‘Aspirin 300mg Dispersible Tablets’ instead of ‘Paracetamol 500mg Tablets’.

05 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business environment

Boots stock exchange listing a possibility after reports of ‘dead’ deal revived

Will they or won't they? Fresh US speculation about Walgreens sale

20 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health

Residents urge Surrey Council to approve opening of independent pharmacy

Thames Ditton and Weston Green Residents’ Association is putting pressure on the Council after a Boots branch in the village closed.

19 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

PDA

Boots trainee pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland to get pay rise

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said the pay increase will kick in from April 1 this year.

17 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

‘Mostly dead’: Sale of Boots parent company expected to fall through

Reports of climbdown from a sale of WBA to New York private equity firm.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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People

Boots announces passing of deputy superintendent

Dr José Moss had fought cancer for two years and passed away on January 10.

23 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

Business environment

Boots enjoys ‘exceptional’ Black Friday as US parent loses $245m

Sales and market share continue to rise for Boots but US parent struggling

13 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Business environment

Boots could be sold off as private equity firm eyes US parent

Reports circulate that potential WBA buyer not interested in hanging on to Boots.

11 Dec 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Employment

Proposal to merge Boots union with PDA ushered through in landslide vote

'Hundreds' of pharmacists to join PDAU in January as 96% of votes express support

12 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Employment

Lodge Boots pension complaints before December 5, PDA tells members

Deadline warning for individuals affected by sale of Boots Pension Scheme.

28 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Public health

Residents in Hampton finally have new pharmacy after application approved

Residents went a year without a pharmacy after the closure of two Boots branches and delays in the application process.

24 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Business environment

Boots reports 10% rise in pharmacy sales as US parent culls stores

Another strong quarter for Boots – but US partner company planning major cull

17 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Employment

Members of Boots-owned pharmacist union to vote on joining the PDAU

'Not sustainable' to maintain a separate internal company union, says the PDAU

16 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

Employment

Boots pharmacists to get a 4pc pay rise following PDA agreement

Boots and the PDA Union make a raft of pay announcements effective from November.

03 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article