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19 May 2024

Infected blood scandal: Victims set to receive billions of government compensation

Health and Social Care Editor

They’ve waited for decades – many losing their lives, loved ones or livelihoods along the way.

Tomorrow, thousands of victims of the infected blood scandal will get the final report of the inquiry into what happened to them. The government is also expected to approve more than ten billion pounds of compensation this week.

Our Health and Social Care Editor Victoria Macdonald is outside Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, where the inquiry will conclude.