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We also have to be mindful of what is happening in Wales and the rest of the UK. In Wales, the increase in the NHS budget for 2025-26 is about £600 million; there is also extra funding for health and social care, which is part of a larger uplift of £1.6 billion for public services. But there are many challenges in the health service in Wales at the moment. Also, look at the funding for local councils: there is a big gap. These pressures are driven by inflation and increased demand for services such as social care and schools.