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NHS Faces Crisis: £3 Billion Funding Gap Looms

10/29/2025

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NHS leaders warn of severe consequences if the government does not address a potential £3 billion funding gap.
They say U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on drug imports could raise NHS medicine costs.
This could lead to job cuts and longer patient wait times.
Daniel Elkeles, CEO of NHS Providers, says the NHS must choose between managing finances or reducing waiting lists.

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NHS leaders warn of severe consequences if the government does not address a potential £3 billion funding gap.
They say U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on drug imports could raise NHS medicine costs.
This could lead to job cuts and longer patient wait times.
Daniel Elkeles, CEO of NHS Providers, says the NHS must choose between managing finances or reducing waiting lists.