UK Labour leader pledges NHS funding plans by year-end as GPs face service cuts due to rising costs.

UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said funding plans for the NHS, GPs, and hospices, affected by higher employer National Insurance Contributions, will be finalized by the end of the year. Health Secretary Wes Streeting hinted at additional funding for these providers but no formal exemption for the April rise. The British Medical Association warns that GPs might cut services or close due to increased costs, impacting patient care.

November 18, 2024
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