Spire feels the pain as the NHS reins in spending on electives

Spire Healthcare has lowered its expectations for 2018 as the NHS continues to rein in spending on elective care. The LSE-listed company said full year results would to be ‘materially lower’ than 2017 following underperformance in the first half. Provisional figures for the six months ended 30 June, show revenue down 1.1% to £475m and…