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It’s Friday 5 March 2021. Our top stories this morning 0:00

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on the government to give the NHS’s “Covid heroes” a bigger pay rise.

It comes as it emerged the government is recommending a 1% increase for NHS staff in England next year.

Health unions have called the suggested rise a “kick in the teeth” for staff who had given “absolutely everything” during the pandemic.

But ministers have defended the proposal at a time when the economy is under “huge pressure”.

The pay recommendation was made by the Department of Health in a submission to the independent panel that advises on NHS salaries.

It suggested any award above that would require cuts to services with a “re-prioritisation” of funding.

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