This is an important year for Scottish politics. In four months' time, on Thursday 7 May, we will go to the polls to elect a new set of MSPs to run the country. Did you know with a Digital ...

The SNP’s depute leader Keith Brown has written to the Prime Minister saying Labour must end its “disrespect for devolution” in 2026. The MSP said Labour had broken its promises on devolution, raising ...

Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens has previously defended the UK government's record in Wales Jo Stevens is the most "anti-devolution" Labour Welsh secretary in half a century, according to a former Welsh ...

The row stems from the Pride in Place programme, a UK-wide initiative which provides funding directly to local authorities. More than a dozen councils in Scotland are set to benefit from a fund of up ...

Funding for Hampshire and the Solent has been announced for the proposed devolved mayoral authority, following the government’s decision to postpone local elections. Did you know with a Digital ...

The City of Cape Town's council has given the mayor the go-ahead to approach the national government to begin the process to devolve passenger rail to the metro. FILE: Cape Town Mayor Geordin ...

The UK’s skills system is at a crossroads. Without a clear national strategy, fragmented local approaches risk undermining economic growth and learner mobility. Here's why the government must act now ...

The justice minister has said she strongly disagrees with Northern Ireland's most senior police officer that devolution has failed policing. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher made the comments as he said ...

Cornwall could have powers over housing, infrastructure, transport and economic development Cornwall has secured a political victory after the government confirmed it would not pursue a merger with ...

Cornwall has secured a political victory after the government confirmed it would not pursue a merger with Devon, and would instead likely offer a bespoke devolution deal. Communities secretary Steve ...

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