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Budget to increase cash for social housing and give England's mayors more powers

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First reported on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 17:30 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 18:10 EDT

Summary

English mayors are to get new powers and more funding to boost regional growth, The Independent reported on Saturday 24 October, the Prime Minister saying this will prevent local leaders from having to go 'cap in hand' to Whitehall. The Budget is to increase cash for social housing and give England's mayors more powers, the Evening Standard and The Independent then reported, Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying local leaders should not have to go 'cap in hand' to Whitehall to fund projects.

Latest: The Budget is to increase cash for social housing and give England's mayors more powers, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported, Prime Minister Andy Burnham saying local leaders should not have to go 'cap in hand' to Whitehall to fund projects.

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How it unfolded

  1. Saturday 24 October

    English mayors are to get new powers and more funding to boost regional growth, The Independent reported, the Prime Minister saying this will prevent local leaders from having to go 'cap in hand' to Whitehall.