NHS needs £3bn to cover strikes, redundancies and drug costs, say health leaders

BBC News on HealthNHS needs £3bn to cover strikes, redundancies and drug costs, say health leaders

Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.

October 27, 2025/by BBC News

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