As part of the Academy for Social Sciences‘ Campaign for Social Science’s series on devolution, a recorded session took place at PSA26 Annual Conference. This session was organised and chaired by Dr…

For the first time, a populist radical right force has swept away all the other political actors in England, shattering the traditional Conservative-Labour duopoly that has long characterised the UK political system. The implications of this shift, underpinned by unprecedented levels of voter’s choice fragmentation, cannot be underestimated. Read Arianna Giovannini on the causes behind the surge in support for Reform, and what could be done to address them.

We're spotlighting 25 leading thinkers who are seeking to address local government's most pressing challenges. Our list celebrates the vibrancy and innovation within this sector which leads to real wo

Finding the right shape of the footprints to devolve power to in England is a complex exercise that requires consideration of a wide range of issues includ

Westminster sees local figureheads as a new response to old challenges, but they will need resources and real power in key areas

With the English Devolution White Paper expected at the end of November, what does it mean for local government?

The mayoral model so successful in England should be replicated north of the border.

The government will press ahead with four devolution deals agreed by the previous government and has...

Meloni has overseen a 64% drop in migrant crossings from north Africa, but not without controversy.

Kevin Muldoon-Smith and Mark Sandford examine potential options for changes to business rates, ranging from modest or major changes to introducing a new tax

The Labour Government’s mission-based approach to governing is starting to emerge. Nick Kimber looks at what it means for local government and explains what the sector should do now

Councils are facing reduced funding, rising demand and increasing costs. New Local and IPPO's research project explores how local authorities are responding and what we can learn.

Areas hit by violence also have high proportion of asylum seekers housed there, FT analysis shows

The violent unrest is distinctly English rather than British.