Cost of eradicating NHS repairs backlog hits £10bn for first time

NHS in England would need to spend 10.2bn to bring rundown buildings and kit up to standard, figures show

The cost of eradicating a huge backlog of repairs to NHS hospitals and equipment has hit 10bn for the first time, it has emerged.

Figures from NHS Digital's annual report into the condition of the NHS's estate show it would cost the health service in England 10.2bn to improve rundown buildings and clapped-out kit.