The prime minister has said he will abolish NHS England in a speech delivered on Thursday.
Keir Starmer said this will bring management of the NHS "back into democratic control".
"This move will put the NHS back at the heart of government where it belongs, freeing it to focus on patients, less bureaucracy, with more money for nurses," Mr Starmer added.
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NHS England - the administrative body which runs the national health service - is be abolished in a bid to slash red tape, Sir Keir Starmer has announced. Sky News
The families of the Nottingham attack victims called claims that NHS staff illegally accessed their loved ones' medical records "sickening" and "inexcusable." Health minister Stephen Kinnock said protecting records is vital and promised government action if any breach occurred. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An NHS trust is investigating allegations that healthcare staff "inappropriately" accessed the medical records of the Nottingham attack victims. Sky News
Technology secretary Peter Kyle has addressed recent speculation that thousands of civil service jobs are set to be cut. Sir Keir Starmer is set to deliver a speech on Thursday setting out an overhaul of the British state. "A smaller, smarter state does mean adapting government and it will mean lowering the head count in some areas but it will also mean bringing in new digital skills as well," Mr Kyle said.
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AI tech teams will be sent into government departments to "drive improvements", Sir Keir Starmer will announce amid reports of thousands of civil service job.. Sky News
Donald Trump's approach: making America great again - by pushing up the price of goods and materials from overseas - and getting punters and businesses to buy.. Sky News
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle confirmed that negotiations are underway between the UK and the US. Addressing the 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports to the US which came into effect this week, Mr Kyle said: "We're working really hard on an economic deal with the US. That engagement is going on." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A shadow minister has urged the government to engage in trade talks with the US as quickly as possible. Addressing the 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports to the US which came into effect this week, Shadow Treasury minister Gareth Davies said: "We're not seeing a lot of action on this and in the meantime, steel companies and those who work for those companies are going to be hurting."
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The UK's terror watchdog has recommended that a new offence to prevent mass casualty attacks before they happen, should be considered in light of the Southport murders.
But the review commission by the Home Secretary following the attacks in July, also concluded that the terrorism definition should not be changed.
Jonathan Hall KC said the legal definition is “already wide” and expanding the threshold would “increase the possibility of inaccurate use and, in theory, abuse”.
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Sir Keir Starmer says he is “really pleased” the government has delivered on its manifesto promise of two million extra NHS appointments but adds there is “lots, lots more to do”. NHS England..
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the government has delivered on its manifesto promise of two million extra NHS appointments but adds “there is a hell of a lot more to do” to bring down waiting..
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