Starmer to abolish NHS England

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 - 20h

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 - 21h

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 - 18h

Starmer Scraps NHS England

Health Secretary Wes Streeting discusses the plans.

BBC News - 17h

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 - 3h

Abolishing NHS England is radical - why do it?

There are three main reasons body is going - money, bureaucracy and control, says Nick Triggle

BBC News - 18h

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 experts

Financial Times - 15h

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 - 15h

NHS England looks to slash central staffing by half

Announcement comes as ministers start to bring senior leadership of health service body into central government

Financial 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 drive

Financial 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 - 13h

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 adolescents

Financial 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 us

Financial 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 - 20h

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

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

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 - 43m

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

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 world

ABC News - 20h

Rashford and Henderson named in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad: football – live

Europa League reaction, England squad news and more Get in touch: you can mail Barry with your thoughts Thomas Tuchel’s England quad: There are a few conspicuous absentees from Tuchel’s ...

The Guardian - 20m

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 - 1h

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 - 43m

'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 - 3d

The Week: Is Starmer’s Trump Strategy Working?

Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James discuss the week.

BBC News - 6d

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

The defining moments of Maro Itoje’s England captaincy so far

From one England captain to another. Maro Itoje sent a long video message to Colin McFadyean on Tuesday. McFadyean knows what it is like to lead England against Wales, having done so in the 11-11 ...

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