Failing NHS bosses will lose pay rises under major reforms by Health Sec Wes Streeting

FAILING health bosses will be denied pay rises under major reforms by the Health Secretary, the Sun on Sunday can reveal.

Wes Streeting will warn senior NHS managers there will be “no more rewards for failure”.

He will tell chief executives who run big deficits or poor services they will lose their right to pay boosts.

The Health Secretary said: “I’m prepared to pay for the best and I will defend financial incentives to attract and keep talented people in the NHS.

"It’s a big organisation that should be competing with global businesses for the best talent.

“But there will be no more rewards for failure.

"We have got to get a grip on runaway spending and make sure every penny going to the NHS benefits patient – changes will not be popular but it’s a case of reform or die.

“The Budget made the investment that the NHS needs. The reforms I’m announcing will make sure taxpayers and patients see results.”

Before the election Mr Streeting vowed to reform the NHS.

But concerns were raised after Chancellor Rachel Reeves handed the NHS a huge £22.6bn cash injection over two years – with no mention of an overhaul.

Mr Streeting’s announcement next week will mark the first taste of the strings attached to the cash.

He will unveil a package of radical reforms to ensure every penny for the NHS is well spent and delivers shorter waiting times.

An NHS review by Lord Ara Darzi found the only criteria by which chief executive pay was set is the turnover of the organisation.

A new pay framework for top bosses will be published before April 2025.