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A new statutory system aims to hold senior managers to account and align leadership standards with those applied to clinicians.

This year’s NHS ConfedExpo, held at Manchester Central, drew attention not only for its health policy agenda but also for renewed protests over the NHS’s ongoing partnership with controversial tech firm Palantir.

A ransomware attack that crippled NHS pathology systems last year has now been linked to the death of a patient at King’s College Hospital in London.

The headline act? A seismic £30 billion boost for the NHS, unveiled as part of the Chancellor’s first major Spending Review. Of that, £10 billion is earmarked specifically for digital and tech transformation, laying the groundwork for a system designed to be faster, more agile, and truly fit for the future.

<p>As the NHS continues to wrestle with mounting financial pressures, a new analysis has cast doubt on the core logic behind how capital and operating budgets are allocated across trusts, suggesting that current incentives may be funnelling critical investment away from where it’s actually needed. Under NHS England’s new leadership, there’s a growing push to tie funding more closely to performance. Trusts that hit revenue targets or perform well in areas like emergency care a

<p>NHS England’s ambitious mandate to halve corporate and integrated care board (ICB) costs is facing internal criticism, with senior board members questioning whether the 50 per cent figure is justified or achievable.</p>

<p>In a pioneering move to enhance women&#8217;s healthcare, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has collaborated with Aneira Health to introduce an AI-driven service tailored for women NHS staff. This initiative aims to provide accessible, personalized, and proactive care that aligns with the demanding schedules of healthcare professionals.</p>

<p>In a bid to strengthen the digital defences of the health system, NHS England has introduced a new voluntary Cyber Security Charter aimed at IT suppliers working with the NHS. The initiative sets out clear expectations for how suppliers should help protect critical infrastructure and patient data, amidst increasing cyber threats across the sector. Suppliers [&hellip;]</p>

NHS England has published the board papers from its 27 March 2025 meeting: the first since the announcement that the organisation will be brought under the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The papers highlight recent progress, ongoing operational pressures, and the financial realities facing the health service in 2025.