4 h. ago All the key developments planned for Greater Manchester this week

These are all the significant planning developments recently submitted to councils across the city-region

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11 h. ago Manchester United's financial woes deepen as INEOS plans further job cuts at Old Trafford

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to sack up to 200 more members of staff at Old Trafford as they continue their cost-cutting measures amid financial concerns

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18 h. ago Just Stop Oil mob who tried to 'glue themselves to airport runway' fume over police stoppage

A group of Just Stop Oil protestors planned on making a scene at Manchester Airport by gluing themselves onto the taxiway but they didn't get far and ended up stuck in police vans instead

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21 h. ago Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on UkraineWith the first phase of the ceasefire nearing its end, an American property developer has emerged as a key figure in determining whether Gaza attains a more enduring peace or slips back into war.Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump’s typically idiosyncratic pick as special Middle East envoy, has also found his way into the midst of talks with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sitting opposite Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, instead of the official special envoy for the region, Keith Kellogg. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago DWP's new plan to get millions with 'invisible' disabilities back into work

The response came in the Commons this week

Economics

27 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne forced to change Man City exit plan after Pep Guardiola hint

Pep Guardiola has hinted that the older players in Manchester City's squad may not be suitable for his future plans and Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract in June

Politics

28 h. ago The Greater Manchester neighbourhood where people have come up with an unusual plan to get 'more control'

A new town council is planned to give locals more say about their neighbourhood

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28 h. ago Shouts of 'absolute joke' as planning committee makes controversial decision

Plans to turn a four-bed detached house into a residential children's home were the subject of more than 100 objections

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45 h. ago Just Stop Oil protesters GUILTY of plan to break into Manchester Airport

Daniel Knorr, 22, Leonorah Ward, 22, Indigo Rumbelow, 30, and Margaret Reid, 54, will be sentenced later this year

Events

49 h. ago Rejection of plan for new SEN school on greenbelt land appealed

The planning committee in Rochdale refused the proposal in November 2024

Politics

51 h. ago Jonathan David confirms summer transfer plan amid Manchester United link

The latest Man Utd transfer news as Lille striker Jonathan David lifts the lid on his future amid speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League.

Sport

55 h. ago Man United summer transfer plan already clear after signing Jarrad Branthwaite alternative

Manchester United were linked with a big move for the Everton defender last summer and had offers rejected.

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66 h. ago Manchester United dealt fresh PSR worry as Ineos plans for £8m financial boost emerge

Man United co-owners Ineos have undertaken widespread cost-cutting measures to help abide by the Premier League's financial guidelines.

Economics

69 h. ago Inside Ineos' stunning plan for Manchester United's future... including a huge squad overhaul, more ticket price drama and a promise of 'no more dumb s***': MIKE KEEGAN

MIKE KEEGAN: Britain's richest man is firm in his unshakeable belief that he is carrying out the necessary change to return his beloved Manchester United to their rightful place at the top.

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2 d. ago 'I'm a planetary scientist – here's why I wouldn't lose sleep over asteroid 2024 YR4'

A scientist has explained why the impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 has risen and fallen

Science

2 d. ago Greater Manchester pub to temporarily close as £400,000 makeover planned

The much-loved community pub will be closed until mid March

Economics

3 d. ago Every Manchester council concern over plan that will shut Oxford Road Station for two years

“The last thing we want is 10 years of delays"

Politics

3 d. ago Key development expected in death investigation of handcuffed New York man beaten by prison guards

Prosecutors investigating the death of a handcuffed man who was punched and roughed up by guards in an upstate New York prison were scheduled to appear in court with the announcement of possible criminal charges

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3 d. ago Zelenskyy to meet US envoy after fallout with Trump as European leaders rush to contain crisis – live

Ukrainian president says he will meet US envoy Keith Kellogg on Thursday; UK and French leaders plan Washington visit in effort to influence US-Russia talksTrump calls Zelenskyy a dictator amid fears of irreconcilable riftLavrov also speaks about Russia’s alliances with Belarus, North Korea, China and Iran, and countries in Africa.He says the “comprehensive partnership with China” was “at an unprecedented level and exceeding any prior alliances of a classic type,” with both leaders attending important anniversaries in each other’s countries.I will tell you something that is a key issue for us at this stage of international development, and that is our move towards a multipolar world. It is a historic process, and it is to do with the subjective trend of new power centres appearing on the world map.Our partners in the Global South and in the east are unique civilisations and religions and are members of various integration associations, but all of them are united by a desire towards ...

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3 d. ago Trump criticized for ‘dangerous’ comments calling Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ as European leaders rush to contain crisis – live

German leader condemns US president attack as ‘wrong’ while UK and French leaders plan Washington visit in effort to influence US talks with RussiaLavrov also speaks about Russia’s alliances with Belarus, North Korea, China and Iran, and countries in Africa.He says the “comprehensive partnership with China” was “at an unprecedented level and exceeding any prior alliances of a classic type,” with both leaders attending important anniversaries in each other’s countries.I will tell you something that is a key issue for us at this stage of international development, and that is our move towards a multipolar world. It is a historic process, and it is to do with the subjective trend of new power centres appearing on the world map.Our partners in the Global South and in the east are unique civilisations and religions and are members of various integration associations, but all of them are united by a desire towards development, progressive development without external pressure At the same ...

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