The Chancellor has announced an extra £2 billion in funding for frontline services in the NHS. The investment follows the five-year plan drawn up by the NHS England chief Simon Stevens which warned of an £8 billion funding shortfall.
The Chancellor is set to announce a £2 billion lifeline to bolster frontline services in the cash-strapped NHS.
George Osborne will use his set piece Autumn Statement on Wednesday to lay out plans to boost spending on NHS services across the UK next year.
He will tell MPs the cash injection is possible because the economy is growing and that under his stewardship the Government has brought the public finances under control.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.