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The Guardian view on Andy Burnham and devolution: it takes a powerful centre to decentralise power | Editorial

When it comes to driving an agenda from No 10, the prime minister seems to have learned important lessons from his predecessor’s failureBefore entering Downing Street, Andy Burnham cited the overcentralisation of power as a cause of Britain’s social and economic malaise. In his first week, the new prime minister has signalled his intent to bolster No 10 as an organ of executive power. The apparent contradiction – fortifying the centre to pursue an agenda of decentralisation – arises from a...

Barcelona closing in on record-breaking Kerolin deal

WSL transfer latest: Barcelona closing in on deal for Man City forward Kerolin in move worth £1.28m Barcelona are set to break their transfer record as they close in on signing Man City forward Kerolin; the deal is set to be worth £1.28m; it would represent the largest fee ever received by a WSL club, eclipsing Olivia Smith's £1m move to Arsenal from Liverpool last summer Wednesday 22 July 2026 17:42, UK Barcelona are close to signing Brazilian forward Kerolin from Manchester City for a fee...

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'People think I'm crazy when I eat my Doc Martens, but there's a delicious secret'

Mum-of-two Karen Geraghty has found a way to have her cake and eat it. For these Doc Marten boots are made for eating, not walking - as are the killer heels and even the ‘Jimmy Choos.’ A self-taught baker she can recreate virtually anything, using icing and her eagle eye for detail.