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UK healthcare M&A activity falls 26% in first quarter of 2026

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Maria Davies
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Healthcare M&A activity in the UK fell by more than a quarter during the first three months of 2026 as economic uncertainty, tighter financing conditions and geopolitical tensions weighed on dealmaking. A total of 53 healthcare transactions were completed in the first quarter, down from 72 during the same period in 2025, representing a 26%…

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