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.
NHS England chief Simon Stevens has welcomed the extra cash injection announced by the government, and their commitment to the radical changes outlined in his report on how the NHS can best cope with the increasing demands of an aging, fattening and growing population.
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.