A National Audit Office report published today finds that the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) is making good progress on delivering on the aims set out in the 2024 English Devolution White Paper, having established 18 Mayoral Strategic Authorities so far.

Speaking at the People's History Museum in Manchester on 29 June, the proposals place devolution at the centre of a ten-year programme designed to rebalance the UK economy and strengthen regional decision-making.

Tower Hamlets, London Borough of Hackney and London Borough of Lewisham have collectively launched a High Court challenge against plans by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to reduce the affordable housing threshold in planning applications from 35% to 20%.

The announcement comes as the Mayor’s new strategic licensing powers come into force, marking the first time a UK Mayor has had a formal role in the licensing process.

Hampshire joins Essex County Council and Portsmouth City Council as the third local authority to launch a legal challenge against reorganisation.

A new study from Imperial College London's environmental research group has indicated that the predicted number of deaths linked to toxic air in the capital fell by around 40 per cent in five years.

People in employment are increasingly being provided access to homelessness services, according to Homeless Link's latest annual report.

He will remain as leader until a new labour leader is chosen, with nominations to be announced in two weeks.

A study of 2,000 bikers found those in Southampton highlighted good cycle lanes (54 per cent), signage (48 per cent) and plenty of parking (43 per cent) as reasons why their hometown is best.