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flag NHS England likely to miss A&E, cancer, and hospital targets despite funding pledges.

flag NHS England is expected to miss key performance targets for A&E, cancer care, and hospital treatments, despite Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s pledge to reduce waiting times to 18 weeks by 2029. flag While £26bn in funding has slightly lowered the waiting list, progress remains slow due to high demand, staffing shortages, and diagnostic delays. flag Experts warn the government’s 2029 promises may not be met, raising concerns about the health service's ability to deliver on its core commitments.

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