The Latest Breaking News from Angela Rayner

The UK government has outlined its plans for English devolution and local government reform in a landmark white paper. These are some of the most consequential reforms of recent times, signalling a long-term settlement on how England is governed. English devolution bridges two of the government’s biggest challenges: how to…

Labour’s changes to local government may postpone votes in areas Conservatives and Reform UK were hoping to win seats

Pledge set out in white paper to be unveiled this week is part of a ‘devolution by default’ approach by Whitehall

Angela Rayner will on Monday unveil plans for new mega-councils as Labour takes on ‘nimbys’ blocking planning applications.

The Deputy Prime Minister will vow to push power out of Whitehall and into the hands of people with ‘skin in the game’.

Head of Barratt Redrow says sector faces ‘national crisis’ due to skills shortage, ageing workforce and Brexit

Asked Labour’s vow to build 1.5 million homes is achievable, Barratt Redrow chief executive David Thomas said: “The short answer is no.”

‘Builders and not blockers’ approach for government in house-building push

Ministers have spent £130,000 on redecorating their offices since coming to power in July.