Rishi's big asks of the NHS

Published: March 25, 2022, 5 a.m.

NHS spending is being scrutinised more than ever, with trusts asked to double the amount of annual efficiency savings they make. 

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We discuss why more is being asked of the NHS when times are still tough and what this week\u2019s Spring budget had in store for the health service.

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Also this week: violence against NHS staff has rocketed to \u201cdangerous levels\u201d, according to NHS leaders who have published an open message to the public. Why have things got so bad?