Infected blood scandal victim to continue compensation fight
A woman who lost both parents in the infected blood scandal says many victims still need justice. Source link
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Infected blood scandal victims in line to get £100,000
The chairman of the infected blood public inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, said last month individuals who currently qualify for financial support, including some bereaved partners of those killed, should now be offered interim compensation of £100,000 each. Source link
Blood scandal victims need quick payouts – lawyer
A lawyer representing some claimants says they should receive compensation “immediately”. Source link
Jeremy Hunt calls contaminated-blood scandal a huge failing of democracy
Jenni Richards QC asked whether a 2012 briefing for new ministers in the health department – “almost certainly” not shown to Mr Hunt at the time – stating, under a heading “Key facts”, hepatitis C and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection had been a problem in the 1970s and 80s, “before it was possible to … Read more
Sir John Major calls contaminated blood scandal ‘incredibly bad luck’
The ex-prime minister’s description of the disaster drew gasps from families watching the public inquiry. Source link
Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Police probe 600 cases of care
Their investigation into baby deaths and other failings in Shropshire is said to be “very much active”. Source link
Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Sajid Javid promises ‘swift’ changes
Sajid Javid apologises over the maternity scandal and says the report paints a “harrowing” picture. Source link
The mothers who helped uncover the biggest maternity scandal
Next month, a report will be published into one of the biggest scandals in the history of the NHS – why were so many failures allowed to happen? Source link
Credit Suisse on the defensive after dirty money data leak
Credit Suisse was plunged into a dirty money scandal on Monday after media outlets reported the Swiss bank had managed accounts for human rights abusers, fraudsters and businessmen who had been placed under sanctions. One person leaked information on the accounts, which were held in decades ranging from the 1940s to 2010s, to Germany’s Sueddeutsche … Read more
Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due
Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation. Source link