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67% Support NHS Funding Amid £6.6 Billion Deficit

5/31/2025

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NHS leaders in England are grappling with a daunting £6.6 billion deficit projected for 2025/26, forcing them to make painful cuts to services and freeze recruitment. Amid this crisis, a BMG poll reveals that 67% of voters still back increased funding for the NHS, highlighting a deep commitment to healthcare despite fears for other public services.

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NHS leaders in England are grappling with a daunting £6.6 billion deficit projected for 2025/26, forcing them to make painful cuts to services and freeze recruitment. Amid this crisis, a BMG poll reveals that 67% of voters still back increased funding for the NHS, highlighting a deep commitment to healthcare despite fears for other public services.