Policy paper
2026 to 2027 financial directions to NHS England
The government's financial directions to NHS England set out its budgets for 2026 to 2027.
This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
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Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6271-0
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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