UK raises cost projections for Palantir's NHS data platform
The UK raised its cost projections for Palantir's NHS data platform, according to the Financial Times. Coverage said the expected bill for the health-data system had grown; the report set out the higher projections without detailing the new figure or the reasons for the increase, amid scrutiny of the US firm's role in the health service.
Why it matters
Rising costs for a contentious NHS data contract sharpen scrutiny of Palantir's role and value for money in public health systems.
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Part of the August 10, 2026 brief.