At every level, including the key entry level, nurses in Scotland are paid significantly more than their equivalents in England or Wales

The above, from What are nursing staff paid in each of the UK countries in 2026-27? in Nursing Standard was posted on 3 April 2026 and to my knowledge ignored by the media operating in Scotland.

Comparison of the three reveals this one important difference – at every level, including the key entry level, nurses in Scotland are paid significantly more than their equivalents in England or Wales,

Source:

https://rcni.com/nursing-standard/newsroom/analysis/nhs-pay-rise-2026-27-rates-for-nursing-staff-across-uk-221881?utm_campaign=WEEKLY%20BRIEFING%2013.04.26%20-%20REG%20A%20%28ALL%20USER%20DATA%29%20LOW&utm_content=ZONE%201%20LINK%201%20NEWS%20NHS%20pay%20rise%202026-27%3A%20the%20rates%20for%20nursing%20staff%20across%20the%20UK&utm_term=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Adestra

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  1. tqx rare is higher and Barnett cash subsidises Scotland along with not having to pay down any national debt. Basically a union bonus.

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