A description of the changes and closures of the machinery of regional government that existed at the General Election of 7 May 2010.
The abolition of regional government (132 KB , PDF)
This paper is no longer being updated. Relevant information about devolution deals during the mid-2010s can be found in the Library briefing paper Devolution to local government in England.
The abolition of regional government (132 KB , PDF)
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for the events that will follow the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
An overview of key issues and policy concerning the adult social care workforce in England.
What will happen next week when a new Prime Minister is appointed?
