A wave of new combined authorities is bringing decisions on transport, planning and rural funding closer to home. Here’s what ...

Lancashire is set to get four new councils as part of a shake-up of local government, replacing the current 15 authorities in ...

Lord David Blunkett, who served in Tony Blair's government, said the incoming Prime Minister must find the right balance ...

Letters: Daughne Taylor and John Marriott respond to the prospective new prime minister’s 10-year proposal to cede more power to regions and communities ...

Swindon had hoped to join Oxfordshire and Berkshire in one mega-authority but plans have stalled.

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister after winning the Labour leadership. Here's everything to know ...

Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skills ...

MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall.

If English devolution deepens under Burnham the competitive pressures on Wales will increase ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a result, the MP for Makerfield will succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister on Monday. Mr Burnham has the overwhelming ...

Reform politicians seem puzzled: how can the English people be so incredibly angry about the state of the country, but ...