00:03NHS staff in England and Wales are set to receive a 3.3% pay increase in the coming
00:08financial year, covering around 1.5 million employees, from nurses and midwives to porters
00:14and physiotherapists. The rise is slightly above initial government proposals, but still
00:19below last year's inflation of 3.4%, prompting concern from unions representing workers.
00:25Some staff worry this effectively reduces real earnings while they continue to deliver
00:30services under high demand. The timing of the announcements for doctors and dentists remains
00:35pending. The government says the move recognises staff efforts during a period of continuing
00:41operational pressures.
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