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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves today (30 October 2024) delivered the Autumn Budget in the House of Commons. Among her announcements are plans to increase the NHS budget and triple funding for breakfast clubs.

Hannah Davies, Executive Director of Health Equity North, said:

“We welcome the increased funding for the NHS's budgets, as well as the plans to repair hospital buildings and reduce waiting times. However, to effectively tackle the wider determinants of ill health - and alleviate pressure…