The effect of the government's 'devolution settlement' on the position of England within the UK shows no signs, as yet, of departing from the tradition of British incrementalism. Despite significant changes still underway, attitudes and identity have yet to show decisive changes. The paper...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore Whitehall motivations underpinning the Sub‐national Review of Economic Development and Regeneration . Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on interviews conducted with senior Whitehall officials involved in regional working....