Mackey: Iran war threatens ‘huge shock’ for NHS finances

By James Illman2026-04-01T04:31:00

The NHS will need extra funding from government if the Iran war drives large price increases, which could amount to a “huge shock”, Sir Jim Mackey has warned.

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