Somewhere in America, I suppose, there is a public official who believes unreservedly in devolution--believes that power, autonomy and flexibility should reside as far down in the governmental system ...

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet," wrote William Shakespeare. But names - especially place names - can be a point of contention for many. Take ...

Most conspiracy theories start with existing concepts or events, then take elements of them into fantastical directions. This way, the people who create and believe these theories can use the real ...

Portsmouth City Council was one of four authorities to put in a "Hampshire and the Solent" devolution bid Five councils in Hampshire and Dorset have submitted applications this week asking to be part ...

All six upper tier local councils in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire are in discussion over potential devolution deals. In England, devolution is the transfer of powers and funding, ...