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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

NHS Rich List Sparks Public Uproar: 'Dreadful Optics' as Bosses Paid Up to £300K

The NHS Rich List reveals 279 executives earn over £200,000, sparking public fury over ‘dreadful optics’. Can the NHS fix its priorities? (Credit: George Morina : Pexels)

The National Health Service (NHS) is facing a firestorm of public outrage after a new report revealed that nearly 300 health bosses took home pay packages exceeding £200,000 ($271,455) in 2024, with some earning over £300,000 ($407,182), more than the Prime Minister.

As patients endure record waiting lists and crumbling services, the 'NHS Rich List' has ignited fierce debate about misplaced priorities. How did we get here, and what's being done to address the backlash?

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