Now, the government has promised the biggest shift of power out of Westminster in a generation. This paper shows how centralisation holds back regional gro

Andy Burnham says ‘huge transfer of power’ from Whitehall was no criticism of John Healey’s department but would be good for the economy

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

This report looks at the democratic implications of the government’s agenda for local government unitarisation under the English devolution and community e

Nearly 30% of England faces local government overhaul. Without safeguards, unitarisation could cut councillors, weaken accountability and distance communities from power.

We have today issued the below statement for immediate use on the local authority elections taking place in May 2026. An MHCLG spokesperson said: “Following legal advice, the Government has withdrawn ...

Data shows deprived communities have more off-licences and takeaways and fewer childcare facilities and gyms

Data shows deprived communities have more off-licences and takeaways and fewer childcare facilities and gyms

The North of England could play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time in history, as Northern Mayors and Leaders today set out a clear ...

Rachel Reeves has announced major changes to Treasury rules around infrastructure project spending, which the Government says will address “historic underinvestment” in the North and other parts of th...

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New insights into regional inequality

The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

Reform UK will increase council tax in several councils it controls – despite previously pledging to “cut waste and reduce your taxes”.

From Budapest to Barcelona, New York to Paris, mayors are increasingly being thrust on to the political frontlines as they face down the rise of the far right

Plans for a long-promised tram network in the northern English city of Leeds have been pushed back to the late 2030s, a government review published on Thursday showed, underscoring Britain's chronic d...

Social mobility report highlights ‘extreme regional differences’ in terms of childhood, jobs, innovation and growth

MPs Are Overstretched as ‘Super Councillors’—Devolution will restore their primary role as legislators says IPPR North's Zoe Billingham.

In just under a month, New York City will vote for its next mayor. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani is currently maintaining a double-digit lead in the polls,...