Government Grants Two-Year Reprieve to Palantir Amid NHS Data Infrastructure Standoff
Ministers have confirmed an extension to the controversial Federated Data Platform contract, citing systemic operational necessity over immediate transition. The decision triggers a long-term shift toward domestic providers as the government seeks to balance clinical efficiency with public data trust.
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