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Explaining the background to devolution and how the legislatures and administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work.
Find out what areas the Scottish administration legislates on and how it is structured.
Content relating to devolution of powers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
How the Northern Ireland administration is structured, what areas it legislates on, and links to its main departments.
This document sets out how areas with devolution deals will be scrutinised and held to account through local scrutiny, by the public and by government.
A historic trailblazer devolution deal signed in the North East today between the Government and the seven leaders of the region's major councils.
The devolution guidance notes (DGNs) set out advice on working arrangements between the UK government and the devolved administrations.
This update sets out next steps on devolution in England.
Guides to explain the powers being transferred to English regions and new mayoral responsibilities.
Find out what areas the Welsh administration legislates on and how it is structured.
A guide for civil servants explaining devolution and how it will change the way they work with devolved administrations.
This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached or implemented between government and areas between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.
The percentage of the English population now living in a place covered by a devolution deal has risen to 60%.
Proposed agreement for a devolution deal between the government, Devon County Council and Torbay Council.
Guidance and advice for civil servants working with devolved administrations.
This annual report brings together information about devolution agreements reached or implemented between government and areas between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023.
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