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Spire’s share price spikes over rumours of acquisition by Devi Shetty’s Narayana Health

Spire Healthcare, the UK’s largest for-profit hospital group, saw its shares jump 9% on the morning of Friday November 29, after rumours were published in the Indian press that Indian hospital group Narayana Health was looking to acquire it. The shares dropped back down again, however, after Narayana released a statement saying there is “no material information or event” requiring disclosure at this time.

UK NHS’ digital transformation “most complex on the planet”

George Murgatroyd, General Manager & Vice President at the Digital Technologies division of Medtronic, the world’s largest medtech company, shared his thoughts with HBI on how far we really need to go to effectively take the NHS from “analogue” to “digital”. Plus, what the role of Medtronic and medtech is in this reform, as demand for tech solutions in healthcare rises. 

Jefferies Healthcare Temperature Check reveals bullish outlook for 2025

  The healthcare sector is poised for a robust 2025, according to Jefferies' seventh annual Healthcare Temperature Check, released during their 2024 London Healthcare Conference, taking place this week. The comprehensive survey, capturing insights from 500 senior healthcare leaders, reveals growing optimism across the for-profit sector. A striking 73% of respondents expect the MSCI World […]

Assura plc lists on Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Assura plc, a UK real estate investment trust (REIT), has confirmed that the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has granted approval for it to have a secondary listing on the Main Board of the JSE. Trading is expected to take effect on Thursday 21 November 2024.

UK IVF sector is set for stronger 2025, with continued PE interest despite growing consolidation

FutureLife Group, a pan-European provider of IVF and genetic services, has announced its expansion in the UK with the acquisition of the independent fertility clinic Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). This acquisition strengthens FutureLife’s presence in the UK, complementing its operations at Center for Reproductive and Genetic Health (CRGH) in central London. 

Circle Health launches business version of MyWay for UK workers

Circle Health, a healthcare provider operating Britain’s largest network of independent hospitals, has launched a business alternative for its subscription-based health insurance product “specifically aimed at keeping UK workers healthy”.

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