Starmer to abolish NHS England
PM says move will slash bureaucracy and bring health system ‘back into democratic control’
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Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put health service ‘into democratic control’
Health secretary says end of ‘biggest quango in world’ is final nail in coffin of Andrew Lansley’s 2012 reorganisation. . Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ...The Guardian - 22h -
NHS England abolition shows ‘we have to take difficult decisions’, says Starmer – UK politics live
PM says he is ‘bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control by abolishing the arms length body NHS England’. Starmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where ...The Guardian - 23h -
Starmer’s shake-up of NHS England is a brave move
Abolishing the health authority is a big gamble by the prime minister but a welcome oneFinancial Times - 2h -
Keir Starmer Wants to Abolish NHS England: What to Know About His Plan
The British prime minister said he would scrap an agency that was created in 2013 to help run the health service. He said the move would save money by avoiding duplication.The New York Times - 20h -
The Papers: 'Starmer's shock NHS takeover' and Putin's ceasefire terms
Starmer to axe NHS England, while Putin says "there are nuances" in response to a proposed 30-day Ukraine ceasefire.BBC News - 5h -
Starmer Scraps NHS England
Health Secretary Wes Streeting discusses the plans.BBC News - 19h -
Abolishing NHS England is radical - why do it?
There are three main reasons body is going - money, bureaucracy and control, says Nick TriggleBBC News - 20h -
What next for the NHS after Wes Streeting’s shake-up?
Abolishing NHS England could lead to an initial downturn in the health service’s performance, say expertsFinancial Times - 18h -
NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures
The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’. NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a ...The Guardian - 3d -
What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.BBC News - 18h -
NHS England looks to slash central staffing by half
Announcement comes as ministers start to bring senior leadership of health service body into central governmentFinancial Times - 3d -
NHS England chair warns on upheaval at top ranks of health service
The Department of Health and Social Care is also expected to be hit by an efficiency driveFinancial Times - 3d -
Endometriosis patients in England could get NHS pill to alleviate symptoms
It can be taken at home on a daily basis, but it is only patients for who have tried all other options.BBC News - 1d -
NHS England to be brought under government control in major health overhaul
The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services.BBC News - 16h -
First NHS vape clinic treating addicts as young as 11
Pilot scheme could be rolled out across England to help tackle growing nicotine problem impacting adolescentsFinancial Times - 2d -
Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'
The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.BBC News - 4d -
It is time to abolish daylight saving
Changing the clocks twice a year does not extend the light available to usFinancial Times - 2d -
The big idea: should we abolish art?
Down with expensive trophies at art fairs: it’s time to reclaim a more radical vision of creativity. Some of us will go to an art gallery this weekend. Maybe it will help us reflect or inspire us. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wales bring in Roberts and Wainwright for England
Wales bring in Joe Roberts and Aaron Wainwright as two changes for the Six Nations finale against England in Cardiff on Saturday.BBC News - 22h -
Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Fury, Rooney to manage England Soccer Aid side
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney will join forces to co-manage the England Soccer Aid side at Old Trafford in June.ESPN - 2d -
England shine in the sun but Cardiff cauldron awaits
England delivered the scoreline and style that fans craved, but they will face a stiff test to repeat that feat on the final day of the Six Nations.BBC News - 4d -
Rooney and Fury to manage England at Soccer Aid
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will join Wayne Rooney as two of England's co-managers for Soccer Aid 2025.BBC News - 3d -
Former England back-row Millar-Mills retires
Former England forward Harriet Millar-Mills announces her retirement from rugby.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rashford returns as Tuchel names first England squad
Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford named in Thomas Tuchel's first squad as England manager.BBC News - 2h -
Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers
Who would you select to start for England in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Thomas Tuchel's first matches in charge?Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Keir Starmer plans to reshape the Britain's ‘flabby’ state. But don’t compare him to Elon Musk
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has won praise for his efforts to marshal international support for Ukraine as President Donald Trump’s economic and foreign policies roil the worldABC News - 23h -
Key 'annoyed' by perception of England under McCullum
Rob Key says he gets annoyed by the perception of Brendon McCullum's England teams as being carefree, but admits it is "our own fault".BBC News - 3d -
England's Marcus Smith returns as Freeman starts at centre
Marcus Smith returns to England's starting XV at full-back and Tommy Freeman moves to outside centre for the Six Nations finale against Wales.BBC News - 1d -
Tuchel wants an England ‘brotherhood’ as Rashford and Henderson return: football – live
Europa League reaction, England squad news and more Get in touch: you can mail Barry with your thoughts Thomas Tuchel’s England squad: There are a few conspicuous absentees from Tuchel’s ...The Guardian - 19m -
The Week: Is Starmer’s Trump Strategy Working?
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James discuss the week.BBC News - Mar. 7 -
Rashford to earn England recall in Tuchel’s first squad
Marcus Rashford is set to be included in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad, which will be announced this morning.Rashford has not featured for the national team since March 2024 but is set to be ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Foden named in first Tuchel England squad
Phil Foden has been named in new England manager Thomas Tuchel's first squadThe City playmaker is the only representative from the Club to be included, with Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis missing ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
'England need to finish the fight standing among Roman wreckage'
England need to find the tries to stave off another cliff-hanger conclusion against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday.BBC News - 6d -
Girls in England lag behind boys in maths and science study
International research finds the gender gap in Year 9 maths in England is wider than any other participating country.BBC News - 4d -
Rashford, Henderson recalled in Tuchel's first England squad
Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson were included in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad on Friday, while Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle defender Dan Burn earned their first ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error
Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008.BBC News - 2d -
NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for multiple sclerosis
Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.BBC News - 2d -
Flintoff earmarked as England white-ball coach if McCullum takes break
Test coach may be afforded time off before the Ashes Andrew Flintoff currently with England Lions Andrew Flintoff has been earmarked as a potential caretaker coach of the England senior ...The Guardian - 3d
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