Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn says the second phase of a town rejuvenation scheme criticised by Welsh MSs will not operate in Northern Ireland [PA Media] A controversial scheme which will see ...

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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 ...

Eleven Welsh Labour politicians have accused the Labour UK government of rolling back devolution by bypassing ministers in Cardiff Bay to make decisions in Wales. A letter signed by most of the ...

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 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 ...

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 ...