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 head of NHS England has welcomed the announcement of an extra £2bn funding, saying it is an "extremely welcome vote of confidence" in his long-term plan for the health service.
Simon Stevens said he had been making the case to government that sustaining a high-quality NHS called for "both challenging new efficiencies and genuine new investment."
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.