Author: Matthew Weaver and Rachel Hall

Thousands of victims of the infected blood scandal and their families are finally set to receive compensation for their suffering and loss of earnings. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to pay “whatever it costs” to ensure justice for those affected. The long-awaited compensation scheme, expected to exceed £10bn, will be revealed by Cabinet Office minister John Glen following a scathing report by Sir Brian Langstaff. The report highlighted the government’s sluggish response to the scandal, which claimed the lives of 3,000 individuals. The proposed scheme, influenced by Sir Robert Francis’ recommendations, aims to provide fair compensation based on the severity…