A group of campaigners, including Prof Stephen Hawking, has been given permission to challenge a government health policy in the High Court.
They will pursue a judicial review against Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and NHS England over plans to create accountable care organisations (ACOs).
These are to act as partnership bodies incorporating hospitals, community services and councils.
Campaigners say it risks privatisation, but this is denied by ministers.
Article from BBC News, 30 January 2018