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flag UK faces backlash over NHS negligence costs soaring to £60B, with calls for urgent safety and transparency reforms.

flag The UK’s NHS and government face parliamentary criticism for failing to address a quadrupled rise in clinical negligence costs, now reaching £60 billion in liabilities and £3.6 billion annually in settlements since 2006-07. flag A Public Accounts Committee report condemned the lack of progress despite 24 years of warnings, citing ongoing maternity care failures, delayed claim settlements, and insufficient transparency. flag The PAC urged urgent reforms, including a national patient safety plan, improved data sharing, and stronger oversight, while the government cited new safety initiatives and a pending review.

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