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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 · 11h ago

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

TV tonight: inside the UK’s response to alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza

Dispatches gains access to unpublished Whitehall documents. Plus: hippos, googly eyes and yelling at art – it can only be Taskmaster. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

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

No 10 North growth focus not a demotion for Chancellor, says Rayner

John Healey fully supports the move, according to the Prime Minister.

Evening Standard · Aug 19