The CQC, having identified and verified any problems, will pass the baton on to another regulator, called Monitor, who will be tasked to make sure trusts tackle failures in care.

BBC: Government's Mid Staffs response: At a glance

She said Labour would replace Ofgem with a more trustworthy regulator and force reluctant energy companies to pass on price reductions to customers.

BBC: Labour promises to scrap energy regulator Ofgem

She said Labour had plans to create "a tough new energy regulator with the power to force energy companies to pass on savings to consumers".

BBC: Energy watchdog Ofgem chief warns of bill rises