The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services. BBC News
Russia is ready for a halt in fighting, says Vladimir Putin, but he says there are “nuances”. BBC News
Hassan Sentamu repeatedly stabbed the 15-year-old with a kitchen knife outside a shopping centre. BBC News
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England. BBC News
Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don’t expect to see the war end any time soon. BBC News
In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment. NYT > World News