NHS Staff calling for above inflation pay rise

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by NHS staff due to low pay, with a focus on a nurse who works in London but lives in Liverpool to save money. It highlights the demands of health unions for a 3.9% pay increase and £800 to restore lost pay, and the government's response to these demands. The financial implications of the proposed pay rise are explored, along with the support from hospitals and ambulance services. The need for new funding sources to avoid cuts to services is emphasized, as the NHS budget is already stretched.

How much would a 1% pay increase for all NHS staff in the UK cost?

What challenges does the Chancellor face regarding public sector pay demands?