New estimates have suggested the FDP could have a benefit value of £1.7bn less than a figure given by NHS England a year ago. We explore what has unfolded and what it could mean for the extension of the controversial Palantir contract next year.

And the Health Services Safety Investigations Body announced an investigation into AI scribes in the NHS.

Meanwhile, we discuss how a North Devon maternity unit is closing due to a lack of doctors, and what this means for elsewhere.

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