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Senior Labour figures gather for funeral of one of the longest-serving MPs in recent history

Andy Burnham and Andy Street team up with consortium to explore options including lower-speed line

After the prime minister acted to help hundreds of postmasters wrongly prosecuted by the Post Office, he has been told to roll out compensation to victims of the infected blood scandal

Twenty-five years ago, when new institutions of national government were created in Scotland and Wales, they reflected the widely held view that the Welsh and Scots should have more control over their economies, aspects of welfare provision and key public services. Yet at that time, hardly anyone thought devolution might…

‘Can someone send them a map?’ Ministers mocked for post on money for north going to London

Train Talk: Rail passengers between London and the North are understandably frustrated – but allowing a free-for-all is not the answer, says Simon Calder

A memorial service was held at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral on Monday.

Region’s mayor says increasing investment in buses and taxis would cut pollution more effectively

The relatives of those who died have been denied the positive legacy they have relentlessly sought, but they resolve to keep going

The families of those killed at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final had a long fight for the truth

London’s loss will be Manchester’s gain as the opera company announces it is to create a base in the thriving cultural centre