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WARRINGTON, ENG - 22 December 2025·22 Dec 2025·Public Sector, Government & Policy

Cheshire and Warrington leaders hail “momentous” step towards devolution after Mayoral Combined Authority plans laid before Parliament

Leaders across Cheshire and Warrington today hailed a “momentous step towards devolution” and establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority in 2026 after the plans were formally laid before Parliament. The region is preparing to establish a Mayoral Combined Authority in early 2026, unlocking at least £650 million in funding over 30 years and transferring key powers over transport, economy and skills from Whitehall to local leaders. Residents will elect their first Mayor in May 2027. And it has taken

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LIVERPOOL, ENG - 9 December 2025·09 Dec 2025·Education, Training & Research

“It is our social and moral responsibility to turn disadvantage to advantage” - college principal backs Government’s apprenticeship scheme expansion

A college principal today backed the Government’s apprenticeship scheme expansion saying institutions like hers have a “social and moral responsibility” to turn disadvantage to advantage. The Government this week announced an expansion of its apprenticeship scheme which is expected to benefit 50,000 young people. Skills Minister Jacqui Smith says the Government is removing the 5 percent levy on apprenticeships for under-25s and offering new apprenticeships in AI, hospitality and engineering, and

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