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Taxpayers will foot bill for shortfall on PFI hospital upgrades

Taxpayers will foot bill for shortfall on PFI hospital upgrades
BBC Scotland Tuesday 18 August 2026, 21:59 UTC 1 min read
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Tens of millions of pounds will be needed to bring the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh up to scratch when it transfers to public ownership next year.

Tens of millions of pounds will be needed to bring the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh up to scratch when it transfers to public ownership next year.
PFI (ORG) the Royal Infirmary (LOCATION) Edinburgh (LOCATION)
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