UK devolution3 hrs agoWhy 'cool kids' won't let Swindon in Thames ValleyWhy the "popular kids" in Oxfordshire are not letting Swindon in on the Thames Valley devolution deal.3 hrs ago7 days agoCounties at odds over £1bn mayoral devolution dealDevolution could unlock millions of pounds a year, but the two councils are calling for different timelines. 7 days ago25 Sept 2026PM rules out giving Wales independence referendum powersAndy Burnham told the BBC Westminster should have a "say on an issue of that magnitude".25 Sept 202625 Sept 2026PM open to giving Cornwall more devolved powersAndy Burnham says he is open to giving Cornwall Council advanced devolved powers.25 Sept 202625 Sept 2026PM open to giving Cornwall more devolved powersPrime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to giving Cornwall more advanced devolved powers.25 Sept 202623 Sept 2026A better journey with a Thames Valley mayor?Delegates at the Lib Dem party conference have suggested a mayor for the Thames Valley could help improve transport.23 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Politicians back calls for mayoral election in 2027Politicians say mayoral election in Hampshire and the Solent should happen in 2027 to "receive promised funding".21 Sept 202619 Sept 2026Call to fast track elected Thames Valley mayorCouncil leaders in the Thames Valley have asked again for an elected mayor for the region.19 Sept 202613 Sept 2026'Who will pay the costs of paused council shake-up?'Council leaders are divided on how much has been spent on the plans put on hold by the government.13 Sept 2026...
