# England Hospitals Smash NHS Waiting Time Goal

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-05-14T13:37:34+00:00
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Englands hospitals surpass NHS waiting time goal, marking a significant milestone in reducing waiting lists by half a million patients. Former health secretary Wes Streeting attributes this success to Labours NHS plan, while NHS Englands top exec hails it as a huge moment. Despite missing other goals, this progress brings relief to patients and the NHS, but the road to full recovery remains challenging. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f6fbe8b69da995f4

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