Act follows on from the English Devolution White Paper, which set out government agenda for devolution. The English Devolution and Community ...

A Labour MP has voiced strong opposition to his party’s proposed devolution bill, warning that its provisions could forge an "unholy alliance" between Cornwall and Devon. Perran Moon, who represents ...

Baroness Caroline Pidgeon has welcomed new enforcement powers aimed at tackling cross-border taxi and private hire working, while warning that more comprehensive legislative reform remains ...

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill has officially received Royal Assent, marking a significant step in empowering local authorities and communities across England. This legislation ...

New combined local authorities will get wide-ranging new powers under the Government’s devolution bill, Angela Rayner has said, as she proclaimed a “new era” for Britain. Powers including transport, ...

Coverage of the third day of debate in the House of Lords on the report stage of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, on Monday 13 April.

Housing secretary Angela Rayner said the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill would "bring decision-making to a local level".

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Coverage of the third day of debate in the House of Lords on the report stage of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, on Monday 13 April.