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Key disability benefit for young people may be axed under major welfare changes

Exclusive: Plan under discussion involves intensive support to help young people into employment

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Things are changing behind the scenes, so you must decide: do you want human civil servants or AI bots?

Rapidly expanding AI use within the government is numbing departments to its profound threats. And try arguing with a faceless digital bureaucrat, warns a British civil servant

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Devolving real power could lead to regional growth – but Andy Burnham will need to be brave

Andy Burnham says he wants to change how Britain works. Part of his plan involves shifting power out of London to the regions, in the belief that economic growth for the whole country will follow.

The Conversation · Sep 28

Far-right port protests: police told to improve intelligence gathering

Whitehall officials ask why laws meant to clamp down on mask wearing at demonstrations were not used

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

The Guardian view on Burnham’s devolution plans: power must be accompanied by scrutiny

Editorial: Vital accountability mechanisms have withered as English devolution has evolved. The government should take note

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6

Catastrophic dangers await Burnham’s push for English devolution

Like France, the UK has always been centralised – and imposing a new political structure brings huge risks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

Cities are the big winners in Burnham’s devolution drive. But what happens to the rest of England?

Labour has promised a ‘fundamental rewiring’ of power. But some areas are years into their devolution journey while others scramble to get started, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

Burnham to dispatch 100 Whitehall officials to help regional mayors

Civil service scheme announced after PM convened local leaders to ‘situation room’ meeting from No 10 North

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Digested week: So Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK. Who cares?

And as Diana’s brother announces a new book, what can possibly be left to say about the princess? Plus, the joys of car rental and Reform’s Whitehall farce

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Can Andy Burnham rewire the ‘Treasury brain’ to boost growth?

PM wants to reduce department’s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19