The Barnett formula and fiscal devolution
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.

This note summarises proposals for devolution of powers to local authorities made in a number of reports during 2014 and 2015.
Local government devolution: policy proposals (251 KB , PDF)
This paper has been superseded by Library briefing no. 07029, Devolution to local government in England.
Local government devolution: policy proposals (251 KB , PDF)
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.
The government proposes to change the way total funding for local authorities is distributed, aiming to make it fairer and simpler.
A briefing paper on the June 2025 government consultation on reforming local government funding, "The Fair Funding Review 2.0"