Many NHS technology programmes are facing an uncertain future following revelations NHS England’s tech budget is being drastically cut.

This week we discuss the impact these funding cuts could have on NHS trusts’ ambitions and whether the sector has the leadership to guide it through this tricky patch.

Also this week, a major pathology merger in Lancashire has effectively been scrapped following years of work and millions of pounds spent, after being left in limbo by those who encouraged the project in the first place.