Daily news digests

The Guardian has explored what the abandonment of two of the 25 planned regional commissioning support services means for the Government’s NHS reforms. The report also questions how the move could affect both quality and financial stability of the health… Read more

The UK health charity the King’s Fund has called for a shift in leadership and management approach across the NHS, reports the Guardian. The charity has argued health service leaders should take a more engaging method of management and move… Read more

The Telegraph has reported on confirmation from Ed Miliband that a Labour Government would scrap the coalition’s NHS reforms, and use the money the move would save on keeping healthcare staff employed instead. The Labour Leader made his comments in… Read more

The Metropolitan Police has implemented a system to extract mobile phone data from suspects held in custody. The data includes call history, texts and contacts, and will be retained regardless of whether any charges are brought. The technology is being… Read more

The UK Government will fail to meet the EU deadline over regulating the use of cookies, reports the BBC. All UK sites are supposed to comply by 26th May and ensure visitors give “informed consent” over cookies. The regulations are… Read more

Labour ministers claim cyber security should be treated in the same way as drink-driving and that advertising campaigns should be launched to warn people of the dangers online. Jim Murphy, the shadow defence secretary, said people needed to realise that… Read more