The UK has had devolved governments since the late 1990s, which work alongside the Westminster Parliament. Different types of devolution are in place across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as ...

It was so easy in opposition. All you really have to do is say the right thing. And on devolution, Labour was saying lots that local government liked: a commitment to “widening and deepening” the ...

The net-zero transition will not succeed without strong, local action. Turner & Townsend’s head of sustainability James Hardy outlines how the new Government’s devolution commitments could be designed ...

A new regional authority which will see a mayor govern areas including Hampshire has been formally established.

Jim McMahon said Hampshire and the Solent would see investment and change after devolution The government minister promoting devolution for Hampshire and the Solent has met with local officials from ...

The United Kingdom is made up of four nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, but they are not equal. England alone accounts for more than 80% of the Union's population, wealth and ...

Mark Hofman’s interesting critique of the recent English Devolution White Paper is, effectively, a plea to retain decision making closer to communities. And, of course, devolving powers to a body ...

Mayors of large cities and regions across England will soon be able to take control of local infrastructure and skills projects under a new devolution bill, which was introduced in Parliament today.

If the vision for devolution is only realised in places where the politics suit, the government risks failing in its own mission to deliver growth across the UK. Investment in Combined Mayoral ...

The government’s proposals demonstrate a startling lack of understanding of what is needed to revitalise local democracy in our country, argues Robin Hambleton, emeritus professor of city leadership ...

English councils will be given greater power to fine motorists who park on pavements.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The United Kingdom is made up of four nations: Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, but they are not equal. England ...