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Boots UK

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'Sponge on a string' cancer detection pilot to launch in 'dozens' of pharmacies

Pilot scheme aims to pick up pre-cancerous changes through non-invasive test

09 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Boots extends late-night delivery trial

Boots customers in London can now access health and beauty essentials via on-demand delivery until midnight.

19 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Offloading pension scheme boosts Boots profits to £211m as it axes 334 stores

Sale of pension scheme helps Boots swerve a loss in 2023-24 accounts

05 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Local community celebrates opening of independent after a year without a pharmacy

Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson said "Boots left the community in the lurch" as she welcomed the new pharmacy's opening.

16 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Boots sales up 5% in first results since WBA takeover news

First quarterly results since news of acquisition show Boots online sales still growing.

09 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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‘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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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

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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

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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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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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