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2026 to 2027 financial directions to NHS England

The government's financial directions to NHS England set out its budgets for 2026 to 2027.

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2026 to 2027 financial directions to NHS England

2026 to 2027 financial directions to NHS England

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The government’s financial directions to NHS England confirm how its budget is broken down for the year ahead.

The government’s 2025 mandate to NHS England sets out the objectives they should seek to achieve. This mandate will apply from 30 January 2025 until it is replaced.

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Published 25 March 2026

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