Cross-nation policy learning and research series: England roundtable full report
Think tank: PolicyWISE
Author(s): Various authors
July 9, 2025
This report from UK think tank PolicyWISE looks at devolution in the English regions.
This report discusses of the findings of PolicyWISE’s roundtable in April 2025’s in Manchester which explored devolution in English regions, using Manchester as a case study. Digital infrastructure and data collection across regions was highlighted as a barrier to ongoing research and informed policy decisions. The report also explores the nature of devolution across the UK, highlighting its asymmetric nature, the enthusiasm to collaborate across borders despite that, and poses key points for future research and development.
