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UK Families of Infected Blood Scandal Victims to Receive Compensation

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UK Families of Infected Blood Scandal Victims to Receive Compensation
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  • UK to compensate families of infected blood victims from October.
  • Over 30,000 infected by contaminated blood in the 70s and 80s.
    • Government admits to historical cover-up in blood scandal.
    • £100,000 interim payments for estates of deceased victims approved.
    • Public inquiry exposes NHS and government's attempted cover-up.
    • MP Nick Thomas-Symonds promises swift resolution of compensation.
    • Prime Minister apologizes for state's role in blood scandal.
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