Newmarket dominates coverage this week as No. 10 North expands devolution, shifting power toward Manchester under Prime Minister Andy Burnham; a hub of political shift and regional governance.
Frankie Dettori has sustained multiple injuries after a car collision in Newmarket. He is in hospital for further scans as doctors assess his broken ribs and thumb. He is due to return to racing in September.
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, moves to deconcentrate power by opening a northern base in Manchester. No. 10 North will coordinate national and local governance to push growth beyond London, with mayors gaining greater revenue discretion. The move is seen as a circuit-breaker for centralization.