DEVELOPING: NHS Given Green Light for Mass Redundancies Amid Widespread Staff Crisis

Breaking News: NHS Given Green Light for Mass Redundancies Amid Widespread Staff Crisis Thousands of NHS staff in England will lose their jobs after a deal was approved to allow the health service to overspend this year to cover the cost of pay-offs. The Treasury has agreed to let the NHS exceed its budget to cover a £1 billion one-off bill for redundancies. The job cuts, affecting around 18,000 admin and managerial staff, will result in significant savings for the NHS in future years. However, the health service will be expected to recoup the costs further down the line. The decision comes after months of talks between NHS bosses and health ministers with the Treasury. The deal was reached despite the Treasury initially blocking extra funding for the NHS. Health Secretary Wes Streeting 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. This is a developing story, with further details and reactions expected in the coming hours and days. We will continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available.