The Health Secretary has said he is "keen" to "continue a dialogue" with unions while again suggesting ministers are not prepared to budge on pay.Steve Barclay said the nurses' union which is calling for an inflation-busting wage hike should respect the independence of the NHS pay review body that proposed the current offer.

The Health Secretary has said he is "keen" to "continue a dialogue" with unions while again suggesting ministers are not prepared to budge on pay.Steve Barclay said the nurses' union which is calling for an inflation-busting wage hike should respect the independence of the NHS pay review body that proposed the current offer.