Greater Manchester Rejects Palantir as UK Health Contract Faces Scrutiny

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The UK government is under pressure to scrap a major healthcare contract awarded to US data company Palantir. Greater Manchester stands out as the only English county pushing back against the deal. The region argues that it is capable of managing its own health data systems more effectively. This resistance comes amid broader national debate over Palantir's growing role in the UK's public health infrastructure.

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