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A man who conspired with his brother to carry out the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people has been jailed.

In the first of his daily speeches on the issue, Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday announced the next phase of the government’s “delay” strategy to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) will commence.

It can often take a crisis to bring out the best in people, and that has certainly happened in Oldham where a group of ‘Coronaheroes’ have organised to help neighbours affected by Covid-19.

Five hundred runners descended on Media City UK for a fundraising 5k race this afternoon for Sport Relief.

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The EIHL have made the decision to cancel the remainder of the Elite League season after two teams reported having players in self-isolation.

Giving new Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget “six out of ten”, GM Mayor Andy Burnham has expressed concerns that the budget was “a little high on rhetoric and a little bit low on delivery”.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak launched Britain’s biggest spending spree in 65 years – while repeating the phrase ‘get it done’ what seemed like 65 times – as he spoke for just over 65 minutes in a far-reaching budget on Wednesday.

Manchester Storm’s trip to Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night is scheduled to go ahead as planned according to a statement from the EIHL yesterday evening.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government Spring Budget today, announcing over £600b of spending and pledging to give the NHS “what it needs” as COVID-19 spreads across the UK.

New chancellor, COVID-19 and the Conservative agenda – what will the 2020 budget mean for Britain? Tomorrow will see new Chancellor Rishi Sunak deliver his maiden budget for the UK’s financial year ahead.