Unions calls talks ‘bitterly disappointing’ and an ‘insult’ despite health secretary accepting no end to strikes without higher pay – live

Unite negotiator criticises Steve Barclay for linking one-off payment to productivity as RCN says there is ‘no resolution in sight’ despite Unison appearing more positive

Rishi Sunak also insisted in his pooled TV interview that the government was focused on “the people’s priorities”. Referring to the promises he announced last week, he

What the government is getting on with is delivering on the people’s priorities. I set out five priorities, five promises I wanted to make to the country – that’s to halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, reduce waiting lists, and stop the boats. That’s squarely what everyone in government is focused on.