HS2 station debacle is a symptom of our terminal decline
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Reporting and commentary on the government’s levelling up agenda.
As the second tranche of successful bids are announced, we look at where investment has headed so far.
ByThe latest £2bn round of levelling-up funding is a drop in the ocean compared with the fall in local…
ByUK policymakers and experts reveal the legislation and policy initiatives they have their eye on as parliament returns.
ByKeir Starmer's Take Back Control Bill needs to truly empower citizens.
ByKeir Starmer’s plan for more devolution is welcome, but ameliorating our social crises will require sustained public investment.
ByThe CEO of Crisis on rogue landlords, the inhumanity of the “hostile environment” mantra and Finland’s housing-first policy.
ByLocal governments across England are worried about their finances, and we should be too.
ByRethinking public services can rebuild trust in the state – and rebalance our economy.
ByIt’s time to stop blaming tenants for sub-standard living conditions, says England’s housing ombudsman.
ByThere have been many attempts to rebalance the UK’s economy. Will Gordon Brown’s review be any different?
ByThe party pledges to unleash growth in its report on the UK’s political future, but it has missed the…
ByWhile Birmingham and Leeds wait for metros, Emmanuel Macron is rolling out Paris-style trains in cities across France.
ByThe travel chaos we see today is the result of a complete lack of vision and planning.
ByAs city mayors, it is our responsibility to protect those we represent.
ByThe department, now led by Michael Gove, has churned through ministers. What does it mean for the Tories’ 2019…
ByLocal authorities bore the brunt of austerity in the 2010s – now they face more uncertainty.
ByAvoiding the most dire predictions, the Chancellor still announced a fiscal policy that will only serve to level down.
ByPrepaying for bills means immediate increases in energy costs, as well as higher per unit prices than fixed tariffs.
ByAlready subject to invasive assessments, minors may now be at risk of deportation to Rwanda.
ByGove’s return is good news for the regions – and a challenge for Labour.
ByThe Transport Secretary told MPs that she doesn’t support unions that act “to the detriment” of their members.
ByThe PM has hinted at a rethink of her predecessor’s policy commitments. As parliament returns, which are at risk?
ByForeign policy must become more central to our politics.
ByCareful use of fiscal policy, prudent advice, and planning is vital for the coming years.
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