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The government has granted outline approval for a Devon devolution deal which could give new housing and transport powers to local councils across the county without changing its existing patchwork of first and second tier and unitary authorities or requiring an elected mayor.
Devon’s local authorities will now prepare a business case for its proposals, which would require the consent of all the county’s councils as well as parliamentary approval before taking effect.
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British Medical Association calls thirteenth round of industrial action in ongoing dispute with the government.
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