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Labour MPs fear infected blood scandal is ‘another fine mess’ left for Burnham to clear up

Andy Burnham, who has long campaigned for victims of the scandal, has criticised how the compensation scheme will operate

The Independent UK

Saudi joins big cat alliance

NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia on Friday joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its new member. So far, 26 of the total 95 big cats range countries have joined this treaty-based global entity as members.

The Times of India

Burnham criticises Government over ‘dividing lines’ in blood scandal payouts

A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attending.

Evening Standard

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Changes to infected blood compensation scheme following outcry from victims

A critical report about the compensation scheme was published earlier this month.

Evening Standard

The new changes to the infected blood compensation scheme that will benefit victims

A critical report about the compensation scheme was published earlier this month

The Independent UK

Infected blood victims facing ‘new layer of psychological pain’ amid compensation failings, damning report finds

Brian Langstaff concluded the government’s apology would be meaningless if victims are not involved in the compensation process

The Independent UK

Infected blood scandal victims 'harmed further' by compensation delays, scathing new report finds

Chairman of inquiry into scandal say just 460 people receiving compensation ‘profoundly unsatisfactory’ as he calls for ‘faster and fairer’ compensation for victims

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Failures in compensation scheme for infected blood laid bare in report

The probe into the scandal held special hearings in May about recompense for victims.

The Independent UK

Infected blood report to set out impact of compensation delays

Campaigners have expressed frustration over the timeliness of the response.

The Independent UK

Nothing can ‘put right’ infected blood delay damage, minister says

More than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C, after receiving contaminated blood.

Evening Standard

‘My dad would have been devastated’ – bereaved speak out over infected blood payouts.

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

Infected blood victims will die before they get compensation, minister accepts

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

Inquiry hears of ‘anguish’ over compensation for infected blood victims

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

Evening Standard

We will have justice – infected blood victims speak out as inquiry reopens

The inquiry is examining the ‘timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation’.

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Infected blood victims ‘scared they won’t live to see compensation’

It comes amid growing disquiet among affected groups about the compensation scheme.

The Independent UK

Minister apologises for mathematical error in infected blood compensation offers

Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent told the House of Lords that those impacted were reached out to on Wednesday to inform them of the mistake.

Evening Standard

Ministers warned infected blood compensation payouts taking ‘far too long’

More than 30,000 people who received NHS treatment between the 1970s and early 1990s were infected with contaminated blood.

The Independent UK

‘Only 0.2% of possible claimants invited to seek infected blood payout’ – lawyer

Des Collins said the scheme is not yet able to cope with ‘anywhere near’ the volume of applications required.

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The Guardian - UK

Payouts for victims of UK infected blood scandal to be extended to families

Parents, children and siblings will be able to claim under new laws to be passed by March

Evening Standard

Payouts for infected blood scandal begin

The Government has set aside billions of pounds to compensate victims of the scandal.

The Times of India

Indian blind cricket team not to travel to Pakistan for T20 World Cup after govt denies permission

NEW DELHI: The Indian blind cricket team has been denied permission by the government to participate in the T20 World Cup in Pakistan, citing security concerns, as announced by the Indian Blind Cricket Association (IBCA) on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Contaminated blood scandal payouts to start by end of year, says UK government

Individuals could get up to £2.6m in compensation over blood products that caused HIV and hepatitis C

The Hindu

India to set up International Big Cat Alliance

Union Environment Ministry plans to establish International Big Cat Alliance to promote conservation globally, with India leading the initiative.

Chicago Sun-Times

Basketball Museum of Illinois finds a home in Bedford Park

The architects of the museum’s concept and vision are now doing all they can to bring attention to it while celebrating the state’s passion for basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times

City/Suburban Hoops Report Three-Pointer: Kenwood’s claim for No. 1, transfer drama and live period changes

Kenwood is very likely to be the No. 1 ranked team in the preseason.

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