NHS England to be axed as role returns to government control // NHS England will be abolished and brought under "democratic control" in an attempt to cut bureaucracy and duplication, Sir Keir Starmer has announced.
Sentencing body to review 'two-tier' justice objections // The Sentencing Council will look again at arguments against its new guidelines after critics said they would create a "two-tier" justice system.
Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs // The prime minister's policy team has been meeting Labour MPs behind closed doors in Downing Street ahead of significant cuts to the welfare budget.
Donatella steps down as Versace creative director // Donatella Versace is to step down from her creative director role at fashion house Versace, after nearly 30 years.
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink 'cast in Spider-Man 4' // Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink is set to appear in Spider Man 4, according to US reports.
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60 // Stedman Pearson from the British pop group Five Star has died at the age of 60, his family has announced.
Hamilton fifth in Melbourne with Leclerc fastest // Lewis Hamilton was fifth fastest for his new Ferrari team as the Formula 1 season began at the Australian Grand Prix.
How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours? // Good sleep hygiene is a crucial competent of any top-level athlete's approach to fitness and wellbeing.
'I turned down offer to leave Man Utd in summer' // Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes says he could have left the club last summer.
How fast is the UK's economy growing and what is GDP? // The UK's economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in January according to the latest official figures. The January figure marks a slowdown after growth of 0.4% in December.
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU // US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on any alcohol coming to the US from the European Union (EU) in the latest twist of an escalating trade war.
Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator // Taxpayers and the pension schemes of Thames Water workers would both suffer if the UK's largest water company was temporarily nationalised, the water regulator and Thames' pension trustees have warned.
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