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 has said the government's spending plan has got public finances "under control" now - and that is what will pay for the extra £2 billion a year set to be ploughed into the NHS.
George Osborne told ITV News that money being paid by banks in fines would also go into the health service, and would be invested in GP services in the community.
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.