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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jabed Ahmed and Alicja Hagopian

Why is NHS England being axed – and will it save the government money?

NHS England will be abolished with the loss of 9,000 jobs to divert more money to frontline services and bring management “back into democratic control”.

Sir Keir Starmer said an “arms-length” body should not make decisions about the more than £150bn annual NHS England budget as he promised the move would allow the government to deliver better care.

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