The Act also beefs up the Local Audit Office, in charge of monitoring the local council’s finances. The underlying ...

PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of state ...

Letters: Responding to an editorial, Scott Hunter writes that the benefits of being a devolved authority have not yet arrived in Tees Valley, while John Hall calls for constitutional reform. Plus lett ...

Devolution is the latest “delusion, fantasy and dream” that won’t solve local government finances, the leader of the ...

The UK government has outlined its plans for English devolution and local government reform in a landmark white paper. These are some of the most consequential reforms of recent times, signalling a ...

Saying the UK needs to decentralise is a popular refrain. Andy Burnham, who as of tomorrow will be the UK prime minister, is the latest politician to discuss devolving political power and the need to ...

Prime Minister's push for 'growth in every postcode' could mean metro mayors have the power to give valuable rebates to residents ...

British prime minister Andy Burnham (centre) chairs his first cabinet meeting with ministers at 10 Downing Street, London. (EPA Images pic) British prime minister Andy Burnham will open his newly ...

Andy Burnham has built his reputation on championing regional devolution – as Greater Manchester’s mayor he was celebrated as the “king of the north”. If, as now seems likely, he becomes prime ...