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"This scheme is a perfect example of how we are saving patients time and reducing pressure on key NHS services in the process," she said.

Ramaphosa earlier this year announced he would be dispatching envoys to several countries, including the US, to explain the country's position on key issues, some of which have drawn the Trump administration's ire.

Unite's national lead officer, Onay Kasab, called for clarity on key points including the number of workers affected by the pay dispute and the amount of money they stand to lose – both are issues the union and council have failed to agree on.

It is also not clear how US President Donald Trump's plans to introduce tariffs on key imports could affect the UK.

At the start of the week, Trump imposed tariffs on close US allies Canada and Mexico and increased them on key trade partner China.