British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will open a new government base in Manchester dubbed "No10 North" in a nod to his 10 Downing Street office in London, as he seeks to shift economic decision-making away from the capital.

So-called 'King of the North' Andy Burnham is adamant he will work from Manchester - where his family lives and he used to be mayor - at least one day a week.

Power has been too centralised in Britain and tackling that is key to progress and prosperity. This initiative is ambitious: we’re remaking the state, says UK prime minister Andy…