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Nº 57 Sunday, 06 September 2026
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Nuclear test veterans finally given hope of compensation

Nuclear test veterans finally given hope of compensation
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Britain's nuclear testing veterans may finally receive compensation as Wes Streeting considers a proposal to help those who were exposed to atomic radiation. Under proposals shared with Defence Secretary, veterans who suffered side-effects after participating in the programme would receive £30,000 each - tens of thousands less than the £50,000 pledged by Labour in its 2019 manifesto. Andy Burnham

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