# Britain has put the Palantir NHS data deal under formal review.
The government announced a full review of the NHS's £330 million contract with Palantir. Technology minister Liz Kendall told Times Radio that the current health secretary is examining every clause. The review covers performance, cost and data‑governance. Officials say the contract could be ended as early as 2027 under its break‑clause.
The move matters because the NHS relies on Palantir's platform for patient‑flow analytics and pandemic planning. Pulling the plug would force the service to replace a core data pipeline, potentially delaying projects. It also signals political backlash against large US tech firms handling sensitive health data.
If the review ends in a termination, the NHS will need a rapid transition plan – a tall order given the system's scale and the political optics of abandoning a high‑profile foreign vendor.