UK government considers ending Palantir's £330M NHS data contract early
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Lindsay Clark
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Summary
The UK government is considering triggering a break clause in its £330 million contract with Palantir, the US spy-tech firm, for a central NHS data platform. The deal has faced significant criticism from MPs, unions, and campaigners. Junior health minister Zubir Ahmed confirmed the contract could end short of its planned seven-year term when a break clause becomes available next spring. The contract leaves the NHS with no ownership of the software built to connect trusts to the platform.
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The £330 million contract between one of the world's largest healthcare providers and the controversial US spy-tech firm could end short of its planned seven years.
The deal leaves the service with no ownership of software built to connect trusts to the platform.
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