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NHS Workers' Pay Rise Sparks Outrage Amid Inflation Concerns

2/12/2026

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The United Kingdom government announced a 3.3% pay rise for 1.4 million National Health Service (NHS) workers, effective from April.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the rise exceeds the Office for Budget Responsibility's 2.2% forecast.
Unison's Helga Pile described the increase as a below-inflation pay award that fails to address wage erosion.
The Royal College of Nursing's Nicola Ranger called it an insult, citing discontent over pay and conditions.

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The United Kingdom government announced a 3.3% pay rise for 1.4 million National Health Service (NHS) workers, effective from April.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the rise exceeds the Office for Budget Responsibility's 2.2% forecast.
Unison's Helga Pile described the increase as a below-inflation pay award that fails to address wage erosion.
The Royal College of Nursing's Nicola Ranger called it an insult, citing discontent over pay and conditions.