UK announces compensation for victims of blood scandal that killed 3,000 people

The UK government has announced plans to provide compensation to tens of thousands of people who were infected with HIV or hepatitis C through contaminated blood products. The decision comes after a damning report found that civil servants exposed patients to unacceptable risks, leading to the deaths of an estimated 3,000 people and leaving many others with lifelong illnesses. The inquiry's president, retired judge, has stated that the infections occurred because those in authority failed to prioritize patient safety.