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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Archie Mitchell

First infected blood scandal victims to receive payments by end of 2024

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The first victims of the infected blood scandal will receive their final compensation payment before the end of the year, the government has said.

Announcing the details of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, cabinet office minister John Glen also promised that all those affected by the scandal will be eligible to claim compensation under the scheme.

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