Private firms providing services to NHS made £1.6bn profit in two years, research finds

Private firms providing services to the NHS generated £1.6bn in profits over two years, according to research. MPs criticized the 'scandalous' profit levels, calling for a cap on private sector earnings, with £2bn of contracts going to UK-based firms and £533m to tax haven-based companies. £353m was used to pay debt interest by firms, including private equity outfits.