Labour mayors back Marra's Scottish devolution plans
Greater Manchester and Liverpool mayors endorse Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra's proposals to devolve more power and money out of London and Edinburgh.
Category : Devolution
Minister vows to engage as Plaid Cymru pushes for police devolution
Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock pledged the Government will 'engage on the future of devolution' as Plaid Cymru leaders call for policing powers in Cardiff Bay.
US accused of meddling in UK democracy with £370k grant
An MP accuses the US government of 'meddling in our democracy' with a £370,000 grant for education programmes featuring 'limited government' and 'taxation by consent'.
English devolution must be done right, letters say
Readers respond to an editorial on English devolution, highlighting concerns about Tees Valley and the need for constitutional reform.
Princess Anne Declines Rap Lesson from MBE Recipient at Investiture
Princess Anne declined a rap lesson from MBE recipient Bhishma Asare at an investiture, echoing a similar refusal to play organ in 2024.
Australia's Delta Goodrem misses out as Bulgaria claims maiden Eurovision win
Delta Goodrem finishes fourth for Australia at Eurovision as Bulgaria's Dara wins with 'Bangaranga'. PM Albanese praises 'iconic' performance.
Indonesia delays controversial history books after backlash over 'amnesia'
Indonesia postpones 10-volume official history after critics accuse government of downplaying atrocities and 'historical amnesia' under President Prabowo.
San Francisco teachers call off strike after provisional pay and benefits deal
San Francisco teachers end first strike in decades after tentative deal on pay, healthcare and special education resources.
Sydney home buyers pay A$117,500 over advertised price
New data reveals Sydney homes sell for a median A$117,500 above listed guides, as underquoting persists across Australia.
Schools gender guidance step forward but not foolproof, says Cass
Proposed schools gender guidance welcomed by Cass but criticised by Spielman and Trott; consultation opens.
Swinney refuses to apologise over Sinn Fein 'move on' remarks
John Swinney says he will not apologise for urging people to move on from Sinn Fein's IRA links, as he pushes for closer co-operation with nationalist parties.
Teachers warn social media is fuelling rise in pupil racism and misogyny
Survey by NASUWT finds social media fuels pupil misogyny and racism, with teachers blaming influence of Andrew Tate and Donald Trump.
Princess Kate to Receive Reggio Emilia's Highest Honour During Italy Visit
Princess Kate to receive Reggio Emilia's top honour during a two-day Italy visit promoting her early years work and the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.
Swinney Re-Elected First Minister Vows To Get On With Job
John Swinney re-elected as Scotland's First Minister after winning 56 of 105 Holyrood votes, pledging to get on with the job and continue pushing for independence.
A1 dualling decision stays with government under devolution
A1 dualling decision in Northumberland stays with central Government despite new devolution giving Mayor Kim McGuinness a share of local taxes.
How critical race theory became a decisive issue in Virginia's governor race
How critical race theory, a legal academic framework, became a central issue in the Virginia governor race, with Glenn Youngkin promising to ban it.
UK Government Accused of Devolution Power Grab Over Brexit Plans
UK government accused of using Brexit to grab devolved powers as Lidington sets out plans. Scottish and Welsh ministers react with anger.
Miliband Named Foreign Secretary as Burnham Unveils Major Cabinet Reshuffle
Andy Burnham names John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary in major cabinet reshuffle, with promises to end rough sleeping.
Bev Craig Reappoints Green and Dennett as Deputy Mayors
New Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has announced she will keep Kate Green and Paul Dennett as Deputy Mayors ahead of her first day in office on Monday.
Teacher killed in prank accident: widow urges charges to be dropped
Widow of Georgia teacher Jason Hughes, killed in a toilet-paper prank accident, urges charges against five teenagers to be dropped.
Bev Craig Wins Greater Manchester Mayor in Landslide
Bev Craig has been elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, defeating Reform's Sian Astley with 66.3% of the vote to 33.7% in the biggest by-election in British history.
Marra: Scottish Labour failed working class for 20 years
Scottish Labour leadership frontrunner Michael Marra says his party has failed working-class people at Holyrood for 20 years and needs bolder policy.
Mayors to keep share of income tax and business rates
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will let mayors retain a slice of income tax and business rates, with full plans unveiled in Chancellor John Healey's autumn budget.
Sadiq Khan Gets Income Tax Powers in Devolution Drive
Sadiq Khan will retain a portion of income tax and business rates from London under PM Andy Burnham's devolution plan, with details expected in the autumn budget.
Burnham unveils plan to give mayors income tax share
Andy Burnham announces plan to give English mayors a share of income tax and business rates for the first time, in the biggest devolution transfer in a generation.
Scottish Greens urge SNP to match universal free childcare pledge
Scottish Greens call on SNP to adopt universal free childcare pledge, warning current plans lack detail.
Martin Lewis Apologises to Kemi Badenoch for Gate Crashing Interview
Martin Lewis apologised to Kemi Badenoch after interrupting her ITV interview to debate student loan reforms.
Supernanny Jo Frost: The Simple Way to Earn Your Children's Respect
Supernanny Jo Frost reveals simple way to earn children's respect: treat them with respect, speak kindly, stay calm, and uphold boundaries. Respect is earned, not demanded.
Colombia Sends 500 Troops After ELN Drone Attack Kills Seven Soldiers
Colombia sends 500 troops after ELN rebel drone attack on military base kills seven soldiers and wounds 30 near Venezuela.
Woman Reunites with Biological Father After DNA Test Ends Decades of Doubt
A woman discovers her biological father through a DNA test after years of doubt, leading to a life-changing reunion.
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