Budget Tax and Borrowing Hikes Won’t Undo ’14 Years of Damage’ to NHS: Reeves

The looming tax hikes and borrowing increases in the upcoming Budget may not be enough to undo “14 years of damage” to the national healthcare system, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned. Ahead of Labour’s first Budget in 14 years on Wednesday, Reeves announced more details of NHS spending, pledging funding to deliver 40,000 elective appointments per week. This includes an additional £1.8 billion for elective appointments since July. The cash influx is meant to help reduce waiting times and includes £1.5 billion for new surgical hubs and scanners, alongside £70 million for new radiotherapy machines. The Treasury will also set aside billions of pounds to invest in technology and digital innovations across the NHS....