Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
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Government has tabled a package of amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to strengthen permanent legal protections and safeguards for veterans, enhancing existing protections within the Bill.
Prime Minister invites Scotland’s First Minister to collaborate on devolving more power from both Westminster and Holyrood, aiming to unlock jobs and opportunities across Scottish regions by pushing decision‑making closer to communities.
An independent report, published 13 October, examines the process for paramilitary groups to transition towards disbandment in Northern Ireland, setting out findings and recommendations on managing demobilisation and community safety risks.
Analyses how Chancellor John Healey’s upcoming Budget could affect devolved governments, exploring fiscal transfers, Barnett implications and spending pressures across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Anand Menon (Institute for Government) sets out analysis of Mayor Andy Burnham’s post‑Brexit options and likely policy choices, exploring what a Greater Manchester approach to Brexit governance and economic relationships might involve.
IPPR argues England needs to rebuild social housing as a stable, counter-cyclical source of demand, calling for more than grant funding: scaled delivery through devolution and structural reforms to transform housing supply and resilience.
An interactive dashboard tracking progress against Northern Ireland’s Racial Equality Strategy (2015–2025), presenting indicators designed to monitor equality outcomes across a range of domains.
Presents analysis of outcomes for ethnic and religious minority groups in Northern Ireland, examining disparities across social and economic indicators to inform policy on inclusion and equality.
Mid‑2025 population estimates for the UK and its constituent countries, published by administrative area, single year of age and sex, providing national and subnational mid‑year counts for planning and demographic analysis.
Announces an IPPR/Arup event on fiscal devolution, discussing proposals to give mayors greater tax, spending and borrowing powers to drive regional growth, with speakers including Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig and local government leaders.
Andy Burnham is urged to create a National Care Service within this parliament, arguing for devolution‑led reform to deliver a unified care system — a policy proposal for Greater Manchester and possibly a model for wider UK reform.
Special feature in the September 2026 Energy Trends comparing electricity generation and supply across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England from 2021 to 2025, showing regional patterns in output and interconnection over that period.
Quarterly figures on cancer waiting times in Northern Ireland for April–June 2026, detailing patient waiting time performance for access to cancer services at hospitals across the region.
UK Government has offered the Northern Ireland Executive over £1.5bn: £1.25bn across three years, plus £150m for public service transformation and £100m for social housing investment.
Examines whether elected mayors can help restore public trust in government, exploring the role of mayoral leadership, accountability and local visibility as potential drivers of increased public confidence in institutions.
Argues that Andy Burnham’s approach has lifted expectations for government, reshaping standards for mayoral leadership and public service delivery and setting a new benchmark for how subnational politicians engage with policy and communities.
Analysis examines the scale and implications of Andy Burnham’s major policy moves, assessing what difference his expanded local powers and programmes might make for devolution, services and regional governance.
Proposes giving English mayors a 5% share of income tax—about £3.8bn a year—to roughly double their local spending on transport, housing and regeneration, while stressing built‑in accountability to protect against mismanagement.
Considers the constitutional and political consequences if a major party withdraws from power sharing at Stormont over Drumcree, outlining likely next steps and institutional strains for Northern Ireland governance.
A breakdown of cases lists occasions when the Advocate General for Scotland has appeared or been represented for the UK Government, detailing involvement across legal matters affecting UK‑Scotland interests.
Andy Burnham has signalled openness to exploring EU membership, according to commentary that discusses the mayor's shifting position and its potential implications for devolution and regional political strategy.
Argues that following reforms to the pension triple lock, Andy Burnham should take bolder action on other fiscal challenges, urging more ambitious proposals to address broader regional and fiscal problems.
Sets out a practical roadmap for fiscal devolution, arguing centralisation constrains regional growth and recommending devolving tax, spending and borrowing powers with sequenced transfers tied to local capacity plus safeguards for fairness and sustainability.
Dr Tom McNeil of the JABBS Foundation for Women & Girls argues that devolution presents opportunities to improve services for women and families, but requires new statutory or practical duties to promote collaboration between local and devolved authorities.
IPPR argues energy devolution in England should be reconfigured: local strategic authorities already influence housing, planning, transport and economic development, but current fragmented devolution and mismatched boundaries hinder local leadership of clean‑energy transitions.
DCMS sets out a new place‑targeting approach to concentrate its programmes where community outcomes need most improvement, intending to focus resources on areas with greatest need.
The Secretary of State has appointed Sir John O’Hara KC to lead an independent review of the Parades Commission, initiating a formal examination of the body that regulates contentious parades in Northern Ireland.
Analysis considers whether Andy Burnham can meet expectations at Labour conference, assessing his political positioning and the tests he faces ahead of party debates and public scrutiny in the run-up to conference.
The Bank of England has secured long‑term office premises in Leeds as part of a planned regional expansion to build its presence outside London, signalling a permanent staff and operational base in the city.
Warns that Andy Burnham’s advocacy for English devolution risks serious consequences, outlining perceived dangers and political obstacles to his proposed decentralisation agenda.