There was a Budget, but not as we know it. New chancellor Rishi Sunak devoted the first half hour of his financial statement to the novel coronavirus and the steps the government is taking to address its impact on health, individuals and business. Other NHS issues were put off. We have a full analysis.
Also this week, the NHS took a number of practical steps to get ready for COVID-19, and tech suppliers stepped up with offers that could help. And the first digital aspirants were announced; 23 trusts will receive £28 million, but how they were chosen and where the money is coming from is unclear.
