Lockdown Anniversary: How Coronavirus changed the world forever
A year ago today the world stopped, and normality ceased to exist. On 23 March 2020, the UK entered a
Build back better? A lot hinges on next month’s budget, council leader says
A leader in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has called for bold infrastructure spending in next month’s national budget to
Anti-lockdown protesters take to the streets to slam ‘controlling’ government
Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters gathered in huge crowds in Piccadilly Gardens and marched around the city centre this afternoon. Protesters
MM’s guide to October: What’s hot and what’s not this month
This month we’ve seen the return of GBBO to our screens, Manchester Christmas Markets CANCELLED and the daunting prospect of
Tier 3 war with Westminster continues for Greater Manchester
Anger is still growing within Greater Manchester over claims that moving to Tier 3 without sufficient financial help from Government
‘I wasn’t furloughed, I was told I wasn’t needed’: Lay-offs worst in construction, while hospitality quickest to cull
Nearly two thirds of construction companies laid staff off in the first two weeks of the UK-wide lockdown – the highest of any industry.
Coronavirus: Home Secretary announces Visa extensions
The Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced that foreign nationals trapped in the UK by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to extend their visas to May 31.
MM’s things to do at home… two easy baking recipes that kids will love
With the schools shut and population on lockdown, parents and kids are trying to find a way to keep entertained without scrolling through their phone or watching the TV.
Rishi Sunak declares a ‘new era’ for the UK – Everything you need to know about the Spring Budget
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.
Analysis: What does Brexit mean for Manchester?
The Brexit negotiations have been in the news a lot lately.
Osborne to make Northern Powerhouse Partnership his new ‘major political focus’
George Osborne is seeking to revive his political career by keeping the Northern Powerhouse dream alive.