Tees Valley Combined Authority to be issued with a “best value” notice by ministers
Birmingham city council is concerned about the health risk of 17,000 tonnes of rubbish going uncollected
Twelve charged with bribery and misconduct offences as part of Merseyside police’s Operation Aloft
Move triggers fears about job losses at company’s flagship Scunthorpe site
Premier League club says its ambitious plans for ground to replace Old Trafford will kick off area’s regeneration
Mayor makes case for state support for development plans around Manchester United’s new stadium
New ground expected to cost at least £2bn and be ‘centrepiece’ of regeneration of surrounding area
The city’s ecosystem of universities, commerce and research is attracting investors and start-ups
Ofwat has ‘limited mechanisms’ to check whether infrastructure investment has been carried out
Near-80% jump in expenditure to £732mn reflects increasingly acute homelessness crisis, says charity
Auditors decline to sign off accounts for South Tees Development Corporation, chaired by mayor Ben Houchen
Restructuring plans come as Britain seeks to boost inward investment
Greater Manchester could boost Derbyshire communities but historical attempts to alter local government administrations have been unpopular
Plus, the ‘multiplier’ effect of the BBC’s move to Salford
How an agreement set up by the Tories and lauded by Labour fell victim to cost-cutting and UK curbs on drugs expenditure
Doubts grow within government about value for money of new technology
Nigel Farage criticises the decision as ‘collusion to stave off the threat’ posed by his party
Rachel Reeves’ proposals have drawn criticism for their focus on the south-east and the scarcity of northern projects
UK company raised NHS rejection of its new breast cancer drug and drug pricing mechanism during negotiations
UK chancellor expected to support Heathrow airport expansion despite concerns over environmental impact
Axel Rudakubana’s actions prompt questions about contempt of court and why disinformation spread online
Axel Rudakubana was able to view Australian clip before murdering three young children despite pleas from authorities
Judge says ‘highly likely’ 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana will ‘never be released’
PM vows to introduce tougher laws if necessary after Southport killer pleaded guilty
Axel Rudakubana, 18, also pleads guilty to 10 charges of attempted murder
