Five things the Chancellor’s spending review will mean for the North
At first glance, Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s recent spending review looks promising for the North, with billions of pounds being pledged
Budget 2018: Fiscal Phil dodges Hammo House of Horrors as Brexit looms
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced £2bn investment in mental health services,an extra £500m for preparations for leaving the EU, and £1bn extra to the Ministry of Defence in his 2018 budget today.
Osborne must explain impact of postponing Manchester rail upgrade, demands ACCA
George Osborne must explain how the postponement of Network Rail’s planned update work will impact the ‘Northern Powerhouse’, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
George Osborne told to ‘put up or shut up’ as Manchester railway plan put on ‘pause’
Chancellor George Osborne has been told he either needs to ‘put up or shut up’ by an Ashton Labour MP after plans to electrify the railway line between Manchester and Leeds seem to have been out on hold.
Autumn Statement leaves Osborne’s economic integrity ‘in tatters’ – Manchester MPs
The Government’s Autumn Statement, which revealed a further £30billion of public spending cuts, is underfire from a number of Manchester MPs
All aboard with George! Osborne opens Manchester Airport tram line a year early
George Osborne has opened a nine mile extension tram link to Manchester Airport, 12 months ahead of schedule.
Piccadilly Pulse: Can Mancunians beat George Osborne at multiplying 7×8 after his TV maths gaffe?
George Osborne dodged a simple maths question earlier today while being interviewed by a panel of school children on Sky News.
‘An outstanding appointment’: Former Manchester University graduate given top Bank of England role
Sir Jon Cunliffe takes up role in November
Future looks ‘promising’ for Greater Manchester economy as region helps national recovery
Dr John Ashcroft spoke at launch of latest quarterly survey
Comment: Mixed Budget but Coalition need to stop blaming Labour and take responsibility for own actions
Reaction to the Budget announcement
It’s your fault! Bolton MP calls for George Osborne resignation as Britain lose AAA credit rating
Ms Hilling slams government’s economic policy