31 Aug 2014:
The bid from Pfizer, now active again, has caused widespread anger. But another takeover 10 years ago was a different story, writes Julia Kollewe
Britain's second-largest drugmaker, which fended off a takeover approach from US rival Pfizer, highlighted the progress made replenishing its pipeline of new therapies
Business secretary Vince Cable has promised to strengthen takeover rules following Pfizer's attempt to buy AstraZeneca. But foreigners are increasingly in control of everything from Premier League football to political party strategy