Welcome to the inaugural edition of “The Iron Triangle”, my new Cipher Brief column that serves the three pillars of modern defense: Procurement Officers tasked with buying the future, Investors who ...

In 2025, Kenya’s devolution journey entered its twelfth year with a blend of optimism, hard lessons, and renewed calls for a ...

The government has delayed mayoral elections in four areas for two years, but has announced the funding that will be allocated to the six new combined authorities being created under the devolution ...

The UK’s skills system is at a crossroads. Without a clear national strategy, fragmented local approaches risk undermining economic growth and learner mobility. Here's why the government must act now ...

The justice minister has said she strongly disagrees with Northern Ireland's most senior police officer that devolution has failed policing. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher made the comments as he said ...

Cornwall could have powers over housing, infrastructure, transport and economic development Cornwall has secured a political victory after the government confirmed it would not pursue a merger with ...

Cornwall has secured a political victory after the government confirmed it would not pursue a merger with Devon, and would instead likely offer a bespoke devolution deal. Communities secretary Steve ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Twelve council leaders in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Swindon are expected to back a request to form a new mayoral strategic authority. The proposed Thames Valley strategic authority could cover the ...

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) No. 103, extending by two years the deadline for the full transfer of certain executive branch functions to local government units ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has extended the transition period for the full devolution of certain roles of the executive branch to local governments, citing the latter’s differing ...

After failing to meet the initial deadline to fully implement the devolution of additional government services and facilities last year, set by Executive Order (EO) No. 138, series of 2021, President ...