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UK Awards £3 Billion Health Contracts to US Giants, Sparks Outrage

4/6/2025

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The UK government has controversially awarded £3 billion in contracts for digital health records to US giants Oracle and Epic, sidelining cheaper local bids. Critics decry this as a misuse of taxpayer funds that jeopardizes British businesses. Former health secretary Steve Barclay stresses the urgent need for affordable solutions to enhance NHS efficiency and patient care.

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The UK government has controversially awarded £3 billion in contracts for digital health records to US giants Oracle and Epic, sidelining cheaper local bids. Critics decry this as a misuse of taxpayer funds that jeopardizes British businesses. Former health secretary Steve Barclay stresses the urgent need for affordable solutions to enhance NHS efficiency and patient care.