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November 11, 2026

Who could replace Palantir in the NHS?

British and European startups pitch for health service contract amid sovereignty push


Martin Coulter

5 min read

The UK government is reportedly preparing to extend Palantir’s controversial £330m NHS contract by two years, buying itself time to find an alternative to the American data analytics giant.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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