16 h. ago Andy Burnham unveils first Bee Network train at Manchester Piccadilly in 'new era'

The Greater Manchester Mayor has promised a 'new era' of Bee Network Rail - and a 24/7 Airport train

Events

18 h. ago Andy Burnham makes demand after claims government policies creating homelessness

It comes after the government set out a new plan to tackle homelessness

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18 h. ago Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds

Analysis marking 10 years since Paris climate agreement underscores effectiveness of strong government policiesThe once-rigid link between economic growth and carbon emissions is breaking across the vast majority of the world, according to a study released ahead of Friday’s 10th anniversary of the Paris climate agreement.The analysis, which underscores the effectiveness of strong government climate policies, shows this “decoupling” trend has accelerated since 2015 and is becoming particularly pronounced among major emitters in the global south. Continue reading...

Economics

20 h. ago Andy Burnham weighs in on Manchester Town Hall's £95million overspend and delays

The grade-I listed building was supposed to reopen in 2024

Economics

25 h. ago Andy Burnham issues homelessness warning as he criticises 'next day' evictions

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said homelessness is 'fixable' and blamed the Government for 'policies that actually create' homelessness

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59 h. ago 'People underestimate what a wrench it would be to leave this job': Andy Burnham responds to latest Labour leadership rumours

'If the call came, I'm not going to just turn away from it'

Politics

4 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make clear Karen Carney demand in 'set up' claim

The former footballer and her professional dance partner Carlos Gu were among the five couples in the BBC show's quarter-final

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7 d. ago Andy Burnham gives update on Salford Red Devils’ liquidation – and it’s ‘not all doom and gloom’

152 years of history came to an end after a minute-long-hearing yesterday

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7 d. ago Andy Burnham calls for 'pause' on plan to scrap juries in some trials

The government's plan has been controversial

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8 d. ago Hardline migration policies are fuelling people smuggling, report finds

As leaders try to break smugglers’ business model, research suggests strategy so far has had opposite effectHardline migration policies adopted by governments across the globe have been a boon for people smugglers, fuelling demand and allowing them to raise their prices, according to a report.The findings, released on Thursday by the Mixed Migration Centre of the Danish Refugee Council, and based on interviews with thousands of migrants and hundreds of smugglers, come as officials prepare to gather next week in Brussels to discuss how best to combat smuggling. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Andy Burnham aims for ‘quick decision’ on Bee Network rule affecting hundreds of thousands

The mayor's reviewing the rule and hopes a decision can be made in December

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1 week ago Andy Burnham rules out MP's offer to give up his seat for leadership challenge

Clive Lewis said he would stand aside so Andy Burnham could become an MP and challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leader

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham ‘disappointed’ after ‘massively important’ taxi changes dropped by government

"It’s not just me that’s perhaps not being heard"

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham issues message to Rachel Reeves as he gives budget verdict

The Greater Manchester mayor will be allowed to introduce a tourist tax

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2 w. ago The area looking to follow suit after Andy Burnham announces Greater Manchester tourist tax plan

Local leaders have said it could be a 'total gamechanger'

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2 w. ago Manchester’s ‘city visitor charge’ body issues statement after Andy Burnham tourist tax plan

The government will allow mayors to implement a tourist tax from next year, something Andy Burnham and Bev Craig welcome - but there is opposition and uncertainty within the industry

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2 w. ago Everything we know about Andy Burnham's new tourist tax so far

The mayor has been lobbying for the measure for years

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2 w. ago Andy Burnham can introduce a tourist tax, government says as mayors get new powers

The announcement comes a day before the budget

Politics

2 w. ago Andy Burnham hails £300m green energy hub and the creation of 700 jobs

Plant will store power generated by wind power to boost the national grid

Economics

2 w. ago Four Labour 'stars' who would be next Prime Minister if they took on Keir Starmer

Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham would wipe the floor with the PM in a leadership vote - and he would even lose to Wes Streeting and former leader Ed Miliband

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