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A soaring wage bill has created a huge financial deficit for hospitals in Birmingham and Solihull .

Figures presented to the University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust board showed, as of the end of October (Month 7), a year-to-date deficit of £31.2 million.

This is £17.1 million more than the trust anticipated the position would be at this stage of the financial year.

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Members were told the situation was "disappointing" following a better September where they'd recorded a small surplus for the month.

They also heard that an increased cost in pay was the main reason for the deficit in October.

A report to the board said they officers were continuing to wo

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