The UK's infected blood scandal from the 1970s and 1980s is nearing the release of its inquiry findings.

Contaminated blood products infected over 30,000 people, primarily affecting haemophiliacs and blood transfusion recipients.

The inquiry will assign responsibility, recommend a compensation scheme expected to be in the billions, and establish the full scope of the impact.

Faulty reliance on foreign blood supplies and the disregard of risk warnings contributed to the scandal.

The investigation will also probe into possible cover-up attempts and the extent of the negligence.

Victims have received interim payments, with the final compensation expected to be substantial.