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β€˜Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister

James Frith says patients may be less willing to share data as new figures show a rise in opt-outs

Concern is being raised about Palantir’s work with the NHS as new figures showed tens of thousands of patients have withdrawn their data from use in research projects.

James Frith, the health innovation minister, said he was worried about β€œmistrust” of the US defence and health tech company and β€œthe impact it could have on people’s willingness to share data with the NHS”.

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Β© Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Β© Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Β© Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

8 August 2026 at 09:00

London mayor points to β€˜terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects

Sadiq Khan has called on the government to commit to revamped climate action and to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas, as the UK endures a summer of drought, wildfires and heatwaves.

Writing in the Guardian, the mayor of London said that Andy Burnham’s administration must reaffirm its commitment to net zero and make clear it will continue to reduce the UK’s reliance on oil and gas β€œto get Britain back on track.”

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Β© Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Β© Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Β© Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

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