NHS spending is higher than ever. Why isn’t it working?

NHS spending has reached record highs and shows no sign of slowing down. The government poured in £205 billion last year, yet waiting lists remain stubbornly high and patient satisfaction is at an all time low. So where is all the money going? And if spending isn’t the solution, what is? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.

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NHS spending is higher than ever. Why isn’t it working? is an episode from Stories of our times by The Times.

This episode is 26:18 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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