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Devolution will only work if Westminster can let go of power

Letters: Roger Read, Tom Wilson, John Harris and Barrie Baldelli on Labour’s plans to reform local government

The Guardian - UK

Who’s who? Test your knowledge with our Christmas picture puzzle news quiz

They all made waves in 2024, but can you name the politicians, sports stars, pop heroes and good eggs?

The Guardian - UK

Final grants for pubs, pools and parks announced under community ownership fund

The scheme has closed early due to the state of the public finances.

The Independent UK

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Plea to make key solar panel change to lower energy bills

Renewable energy chiefs are urging key change

The Independent UK

Lower housebuyers’ bills with solar panels on newbuild roofs, ministers urged

The Sunshine Bill will be debated by MPs in the new year.

Evening Standard

Four times Labour promised to abolish 'indefensible' House of Lords

LABOUR have faced criticism for announcing a raft of new nominations to the House of Lords – after previously pledging to ditch the chamber…

The National (Scotland)

We now have a plan to make England’s local government work – but I fear party politics will trash it

Angela Rayner’s white paper on reform in this vital area is well-intentioned. The problems will be funding and sabotage, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

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More than 56,000 primary school children in England will be homeless this Christmas

A key charity warns of the heartbreaking number of children who will be homeless this Christmas as the government pledges an extra £1bn funding for accommodation

The Independent UK

Concerns raised over impact of Chinese 'super-embassy' on London's 'very stretched' police

Labour and Tory members of the London Assembly were united on Wednesday in their opposition to the proposed embassy in Tower Hamlets

Evening Standard

'Simply inadequate': Government fund to tackle homelessness criticised by London boroughs

London boroughs now spend £4million every day on housing homeless people

Evening Standard

Eight times Labour figures backed Waspi women before compensation 'betrayal'

SEVERAL senior Labour figures have been called out on social media for previously showing their support for Waspi women...

The National (Scotland)

‘Vital cash injection’ to tackle and prevent homelessness welcomed

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner described the funding as ‘historic’.

The Independent UK

English councils and planning set to be transformed under ambitious devolution plan – an expert explains

The UK government has outlined its plans for English devolution and local government reform in a landmark white paper. These are some of the most consequential reforms of recent times, signalling a long-term settlement on how England is governed. English devolution bridges two of the government’s biggest challenges: how to…

The Conversation

Tories cry foul as overhaul of English councils may delay local elections

Labour’s changes to local government may postpone votes in areas Conservatives and Reform UK were hoping to win seats

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The Guardian view on local government reform: the risk is disruption but no progress

Editorial: The white paper promises devolution. But sweeping away district councils will not drive growth

The Independent UK

Devolution will be the default for local government, Angela Rayner claims

Deputy Prime Minister Ms Rayner said the Government was ‘taking a step towards relighting the fire in our great regions’.

Evening Standard

Devolution plans ‘about giving power from Westminster to local leaders’ – No 10

Downing Street said the redesign was also about tackling the ‘waste’ from multiple layers of government.

The Independent UK

Devolution plans spark fears that powers could be taken from local communities

The proposals include creating so-called strategic authorities across England to bring together councils in areas where people live and work.

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Mayors to get powers to stop planning delays in England, Angela Rayner to say

Pledge set out in white paper to be unveiled this week is part of a ‘devolution by default’ approach by Whitehall

The Independent UK

Rayner to promise ‘devolution by default’ in speech to local leaders

The Deputy Prime Minister will vow to push power out of Whitehall and into the hands of people with ‘skin in the game’.

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner to create mega-councils in war on nimbys

Angela Rayner will on Monday unveil plans for new mega-councils as Labour takes on ‘nimbys’ blocking planning applications.

The Guardian - UK

Labour plan for 1.5m new homes is not feasible, housebuilding firm says

Head of Barratt Redrow says sector faces ‘national crisis’ due to skills shortage, ageing workforce and Brexit

Evening Standard

Labour’s British building boom not possible, construction authorities say

Asked Labour’s vow to build 1.5 million homes is achievable, Barratt Redrow chief executive David Thomas said: “The short answer is no.”

Evening Standard

What is grey belt land and what is the green belt? Sir Keir Starmer announces plan to transform house building

‘Builders and not blockers’ approach for government in house-building push

International Business Times UK

Government Ministers Spend £130k in Six Months on Refurbishing Offices

Ministers have spent £130,000 on redecorating their offices since coming to power in July.

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