Merck & Co and Qiagen to build UK research hubs

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Almost 2000 jobs to be created at research centres in Manchester and London

US pharma giant Merck & Co, known as MSD in the UK, is to build a major new life sciences research hub in London. The new UK Discovery Centre is expected to open in 2020, and will accommodate 150 new research roles alongside an additional 800 staff.