The UK government is considering ending Palantir's £330 million NHS data platform contract after pressure from MPs, unions, and campaigners. Junior health minister Zubir Ahmed indicated the contract could be terminated at a break clause next spring if alternative providers prove more effective. Critics argue the Federated Data Platform benefits only a quarter of user organizations and leaves the NHS with no intellectual property or software ownership after the subscription ends.
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Palantir's NHS future in doubt as ministers eye contract break
UK health ministry considers terminating Palantir's £330M NHS Federated Data Platform contract after poor 25% adoption rates and lack of IP ownership raise questions about value and alternatives.
Monday, April 20, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The RegisterBY sys://pipeline
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