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19 Jun 2026

What Burnham could mean for local government

LGC looks at what Andy Burnham’s tenure as mayor tells us about what local government can expect if he does become prime minister.
Unsurprisingly Mr…[more...]

30 Jun 2026

Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester

In a policy speech, Andy Burnham said he will set up No 10 North as the “nerve centre of a rewired Britain” to oversee a devolution… [more...]

30 Jun 2026

State-owned housing developer proposed

Steve Reed, the Housing Secretary is developing plans for a state-owned housing developer to stimulate housebuilding in the UK. The initiative could potentially compete with private… [more...]

30 Jun 2026

Inquiry into white working-class children’s education

An independent inquiry, set up to look at the educational outcomes of white working-class children, has called for “once-in-a-generation reforms” to ensure the system works in… [more...]

30 Jun 2026

Hampshire begins legal challenge over ‘financially unsustainable’ LGR decision

Hampshire County Council is to seek a judicial review of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation (LGR) amid concerns over the financial viability of the… [more...]