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2025-26 Revised Financial Directions to NHS England and 2026-27 Opening Financial Directions to NHS England
25 March 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses revisions to the financial directions for NHS England for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Action Requested
The minister is revising the 2025-26 Financial Directions to reflect recent funding settlements with HM Treasury and setting the 2026-27 Financial Directions. Both sets of directions will be laid before Parliament and published on Gov.uk.
Key Facts
- The amendment to the total revenue resource use limit for 2025-26 has been agreed under section 223D(4) of the National Health Service Act 2006.
- Funding settlements with HM Treasury are reflected in both directions, including additional transfers for pay, industrial action, and redundancy costs.
- The total revenue resource use limit for 2025-26 is as set out by HM Treasury at the Autumn Statement.
- Additional funding for 2026-27 includes additions from budgets held within the wider Department of Health and Social Care group.
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