Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:25pm on 13 Mar 2025,Thursday International
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the abolition of NHS England to bring healthcare "back into democratic control." The government says the move will cut costs and improve care, but thousands of jobs will be lost. The shutdown is expected to take two years. The opposition welcomes reforms but warns of major disruptions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the NHS had become costly while delivering poor service. Experts say the decision could simplify healthcare management but does not solve the UK’s social care crisis. The government plans further reviews, but full changes may not happen until 2028.
