DEVELOPING: NHS Given Green Light for Mass Redundancies Amid Widespread Job Cuts.

Breaking News: NHS Given Green Light for Mass Redundancies Amid Widespread Job Cuts The NHS has been given permission to make thousands of redundancies in England after a deal was reached with the Treasury to allow the health service to overspend this year. According to government sources, the job cuts will result in savings in future years, with the NHS expected to recoup the costs further down the line. The redundancies, which will affect 18,000 admin and managerial jobs, are part of a broader plan to bring NHS England into the Department of Health and Social Care. This move is expected to lead to significant cost savings, but has sparked concerns about the impact on patient care. The Treasury had initially blocked the NHS's request for extra funding to cover the cost of pay-offs, but a compromise has been reached. The NHS will be allowed to overspend this year, but will be expected to make up for the costs in future years. The government has confirmed that no extra money is going into the NHS beyond what was agreed at the spending review this year, which includes an extra £29 billion a year above inflation by 2028-29. The NHS has been under pressure to reduce costs and improve efficiency, and these job cuts are seen as a pragmatic step towards achieving that goal. However, the impact on staff and patients remains a major concern. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.