The prospects of pupils enjoying cheap and unlimited access to the internet moved a step closer after BT matched proposals from cable companies to link up schools to the Internet. Labour spokesmen ...

Devolution is giving Leeds, Bradford and the surrounding local authorities the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Joey ...

The threats to our democratic rights are numerous. The government must ensure that they do not unwittingly create another.

The Green Party’s candidate Hannah Spencer won the constituency – previously a Labour stronghold – in last Thursday’s by-election ...

Council leader Glen Sanderson has previously said he would “never agree” to a merger of the fire service. The safeguarding of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service was one of the ‘red lines’ he ...

A petition has been launched calling on the mayor’s office to fund a Sunday railway service for Spalding. There’s currently no Sunday services at all from the town’s station. The petition calls ‘on Ma ...

The 16th Finance Commission prioritizes efficiency over equity, shifting incentives towards economic effort by weighting GSDP ...

Lancashire will get almost £29m more in transport funding from the government in two years’ time than it does today.

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Norfolk CC leader has announced its intent to pull out of devolution and LGR following the government’s decision to reverse the cancellation of local elections. The government yesterday said it would ...